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How to Show All SharePoint List Views as Clickable Tabs
Question details
The user wants to display all SharePoint list views as individual clickable tabs instead of having them grouped under a dropdown menu.
- Product
- SharePoint Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing and navigating between multiple list views in modern SharePoint Online.
- Observed behavior
- When the number of views exceeds the interface limit, modern SharePoint automatically places the additional list views under a 'More views' menu.
Verify whether your SharePoint site is using the classic or modern experience, as customization options and interface behaviors differ significantly between the two.
Understand Modern View Limitations and Submit Feature Feedback
In modern SharePoint, it is not currently possible to force all views to display as tabs. The best approach is to adapt to the interface and submit feedback to Microsoft.
In modern SharePoint Online, there is no supported out-of-the-box setting, JSON formatting option, or script to force every list view to appear as a clickable tab. The interface automatically moves excess views into the 'More views' menu to maintain responsiveness and a clean design.
Custom JavaScript or CSS modifications used in classic SharePoint are entirely unsupported in the modern experience. Attempting to use them may break your site's layout during future SharePoint updates. If this feature is essential for your workflow, you should officially request it from Microsoft.
Open your web browser and go to the official Microsoft Feedback Portal specifically for SharePoint.
Use the search bar to look for terms like 'SharePoint list views tabs' to see if other users have already requested this feature.
If you find an existing request, upvote it to increase its priority. If not, create a new post detailing your requirement to show all list views as clickable tabs in the modern experience.
Experience Seamless Document Management with WPS Office
While SharePoint handles web-based list views and site management, creating and editing the actual documents stored in those lists requires a reliable office suite. WPS Office provides a free, lightweight, and highly compatible alternative to Microsoft Office, making document handling easier than ever.
- 1. Download the software: Visit the official WPS Office website and click the 'Download WPS Office Free' button.
- 2. Install WPS Office: Run the downloaded installer file and follow the simple on-screen instructions to set up the suite.
- 3. Open and edit your files: Launch WPS Office and open your downloaded SharePoint documents directly to start editing with full format compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use JSON formatting to make all SharePoint views appear as tabs?
No. While JSON formatting is powerful for customizing individual columns and rows within a view, it cannot alter the top navigation bar or override the modern interface's limit on visible view tabs.
Why does SharePoint hide my list views under a 'More views' menu?
Modern SharePoint is designed to be responsive across different screen sizes. To prevent the interface from becoming cluttered, it implements a limit on visible tabs and automatically groups the rest under a dropdown menu.
Will classic SharePoint CSS/JS scripts work for list views in the modern experience?
No, classic JavaScript and CSS customizations are explicitly unsupported in modern SharePoint. Even if you manage to apply a temporary hack, it is highly likely to break when Microsoft rolls out background updates.
