How to Remove the Title and Extra Space from a SharePoint List Web Part
Question details
The user wants to completely hide the title and remove the reserved blank space at the top of a SharePoint List web part.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing a SharePoint page layout by embedding a List web part without displaying its default title.
- Observed behavior
- Replacing the title with a blank space leaves unwanted reserved space, unlike the Quick Links web part which allows hiding the title completely.
Ensure you have Edit permissions for the SharePoint site page. Note that some web parts in modern SharePoint have built-in design limitations regarding title spacing.
Use the Blank Space Workaround and Verify Limitations
Since modern SharePoint List web parts do not have a native toggle to completely remove the title padding, you can use a blank space workaround to hide the text.
Unlike the Quick Links web part, the List web part in modern SharePoint is designed to reserve top space for the title, list views, and command bars. Currently, there is no officially supported out-of-the-box method to completely collapse this reserved space.
Navigate to your SharePoint page and click the 'Edit' button located in the top right corner of the screen.
Click directly on the List web part title text box. Delete the existing text and type a single space character to make the text invisible.
Click 'Republish' to save your changes. The text will be hidden, though the reserved padding may still remain due to SharePoint's modern UI design constraints.
If the reserved space severely disrupts your page layout, take a screenshot of your configuration and submit it to Microsoft Support or the SharePoint feedback portal, as this is a known product limitation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Quick Links web part allow hiding the title but the List web part doesn't?
Different web parts in modern SharePoint are built with different design templates. The Quick Links web part includes a specific toggle to show or hide the title area, whereas the List web part currently reserves that space to accommodate list views and command bars.
Can I use custom CSS to hide the SharePoint List web part title space?
In modern SharePoint, injecting custom CSS directly into pages via Script Editor web parts is restricted to ensure responsive design and security. You would need to use the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) to create a custom application customizer to alter the CSS safely.
How do I change the view of the SharePoint List web part?
Edit the SharePoint page, select the List web part, and click the pencil icon (Edit web part). In the property pane on the right side of the screen, you can select a different list view from the 'View' dropdown menu.
