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How to Show Created and Modified Timestamps in SharePoint Lists

Rana Garcia Sep 28, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user wants to view the creation and modification timestamps for items in a modern SharePoint list.

How to Show Created and Modified Timestamps in SharePoint Lists

Product: Microsoft SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Managing and viewing records in a modern SharePoint list where timestamps are hidden from the item edit page by default.
Observed behavior: Modern SharePoint lists do not display item creation and modification timestamps directly on the edit page, which differs from the classic SharePoint experience.

Before you start

Ensure you have the necessary Edit permissions for the SharePoint list to modify the view and display hidden columns.

Solution 1Recommended

Display Timestamps as List Columns

Customize your current list view to display the default Created and Modified columns directly on the main SharePoint list page.

In the modern SharePoint list experience, timestamps are no longer shown directly on the item-editing page. Instead, Microsoft designed the interface to display this metadata as list columns, giving you a comprehensive overview of all items at once.

Open the SharePoint list

Navigate to your SharePoint site and open the specific list you want to modify.

Access column settings

Scroll to the far right of your column headers and click on the 'Add columns' option.

Show or hide columns

From the drop-down menu that appears, select 'Show or hide columns' to open the configuration pane on the right side of the screen.

Select timestamps

In the side pane, scroll through the available fields and check the boxes next to 'Created' and 'Modified'.

Arrange and Apply

Drag the selected columns up or down in the pane to arrange them in your preferred order, then click the 'Apply' button to update your list view.

View Configuration Saved: Once applied, the creation and modification times will immediately appear in your list view. Remember to save the view if prompted so these columns remain visible for future visits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I see the modified time on the SharePoint item edit page anymore?

In the modern SharePoint list experience, Microsoft redesigned the item-editing pane for a cleaner look, removing the default timestamps. You must add them as columns in the main list view instead.

Can I filter or sort my SharePoint list by the modified date?

Yes. Once you have added the Modified column to your list view, you can click the column header to sort the list chronologically or filter it to show items modified within specific dates.

Do I need administrator rights to show these columns?

You do not need full administrator rights, but you do need at least Edit permissions for the list to modify the view and add columns. Users with Read-only or Visitor access cannot change the column layout.

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