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How to Rename SharePoint Content Approval Views Across a Tenant

Huda Qurayshi Sep 25, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user needs to understand how to rename default Content Approval views like 'My submissions' and 'Approve/reject items' across a SharePoint tenant, or investigate why they changed unexpectedly.

How to Rename SharePoint Content Approval Views Across a Tenant

Product: Microsoft SharePoint Online
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Managing SharePoint document library views or investigating unexpected bulk view name changes across an entire tenant.
Observed behavior: Default content approval view names have been changed simultaneously across all existing libraries, despite SharePoint lacking a centralized UI setting for this action.

Before you start

Ensure you have Site Owner or SharePoint Administrator permissions before attempting to modify library views or requesting audit logs from Microsoft Support.

Solution 1Recommended

Investigate Tenant-Wide View Changes via Microsoft Support

Use this method if views were changed across the entire tenant simultaneously and you need to identify the root cause.

SharePoint Online does not provide a centralized tenant-wide setting for changing 'My submissions' and 'Approve/reject items' view names in every library.

If a synchronized change occurred across all existing libraries, it is highly likely the result of an automated process, a custom PowerShell script, or a bulk administrative action. To find out exactly how and when this happened, an administrator must review the system logs.

Access the Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center using an account with Global Administrator or SharePoint Administrator privileges.

Open a Support Request

Navigate to the 'Support' section and select 'Help & support' to open a new service request.

Request Audit Log Review

Ask Microsoft 365 Support to perform a tenant-wide investigation. Request them to review the audit logs to identify the specific user, script, or application that executed the bulk view name changes.

Investigate Tenant-Wide View Changes via Microsoft Support

Administrator Privileges Required: Only authorized administrators can open support tickets and request audit log investigations from Microsoft.

Solution 2

Manually Rename Individual Library Views

If you only need to correct a few libraries, you can manually rename the views where you have the appropriate permissions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change default SharePoint view names tenant-wide using the admin center?

No, SharePoint Online does not provide a centralized tenant-wide setting in the admin interface to rename default views like 'My submissions' across all libraries simultaneously.

Why did my 'My submissions' view name change in all libraries at once?

A synchronized change across multiple existing libraries is typically caused by an automated process, a custom PowerShell script, or a bulk administrative action executed by an IT administrator or third-party app.

How can I track who changed my SharePoint views?

Your Microsoft 365 administrator can review the unified audit logs in the compliance center or open a support request with Microsoft to identify the specific user, application, or script that initiated the bulk changes.

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