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How to Restore the Missing Save List as Template Option in SharePoint
Question details
The user needs to save a SharePoint list as a template but cannot find the 'Save list as template' option within the List Settings menu.
- Product
- SharePoint Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Trying to save an existing list structure as a template for reuse across the organization.
- Observed behavior
- The 'Save list as template' option is missing from the List Settings interface because custom scripting is disabled by default.
Ensure you have SharePoint administrator permissions and have the SharePoint Online Management Shell installed on your system before proceeding.
Enable Custom Scripting via SharePoint Online Management Shell
Use PowerShell commands to enable custom scripting on your site and access the hidden template URL.
By default, modern SharePoint Online sites disable custom scripting for security reasons, which automatically hides the 'Save list as template' option.
Re-enabling it requires administrator privileges and the use of the SharePoint Online Management Shell.
Launch the SharePoint Online Management Shell application on your computer and run it as an administrator.
Type the command Connect-SPOService and input your admin site URL when prompted to authenticate.
Run the command Set-SPOSite <YourGroupSiteURL> -DenyAddAndCustomizePages 0 (replace <YourGroupSiteURL> with your actual site URL) to allow custom scripts.
Open your web browser, go to your SharePoint Group Site, open the list you want to save, and navigate to Settings > List settings.
In your browser's address bar, look for listedit.aspx? and manually replace it with savetmpl.aspx?, then press Enter.
Type a file name and template name for your list, then click OK to save it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 'Save list as template' option missing in SharePoint?
Microsoft disables custom scripting by default on many modern SharePoint Online sites for security reasons. This setting automatically hides the 'Save list as template' option from the list settings menu.
How do I use my saved list template in SharePoint?
Once saved, you can apply your list template by going to Settings > Add an app > Apps you can add. Your custom template will appear in this menu for you to select.
Can I save a list as a template with its existing data?
Yes, when saving the list template, you have the option to include content. However, be aware that SharePoint imposes specific data limits on list templates, so it is recommended to only include essential data.
