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Fix SharePoint Events Layout Unavailable in a Vertical Section
Question details
Users are unable to select the Filmstrip or Compact layouts for the Events web part when it is placed inside a vertical section on a SharePoint page.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Configuring the display layout of the Events web part on a SharePoint site page.
- Observed behavior
- The layout options to change the Events web part from list to Filmstrip or Compact are missing or disabled when the web part is inserted into a vertical section.
Before making changes, ensure you have Edit permissions for the SharePoint site page and review your current page structure to identify wider sections available for web part placement.
Relocate the Events Web Part to a Standard Column Section
Moving the Events web part to a wider section removes the spatial constraints, restoring access to the Filmstrip and Compact layouts.
Vertical sections in SharePoint are designed to function as sidebars and have a fixed, narrow width. Because layouts like Filmstrip require wider horizontal space to display event cards correctly, SharePoint automatically disables these options to prevent visual clipping.
Navigate to the page where your Events web part is located and click the 'Edit' button located at the top right of the screen.
Hover over the Events web part in the vertical section. Click and hold the 'Move web part' icon (the cross arrows on the left toolbar), and drag it into a standard one-column or two-column section on the main page.
Click the 'Edit web part' icon (the pencil) next to the newly moved Events web part. In the property pane on the right, you can now select the 'Filmstrip' or 'Compact' layout.
Once you are satisfied with the new layout, click 'Republish' at the top right to make the changes visible to your site visitors.
Submit a Feature Request via the SharePoint Feedback Portal
If your site design strictly requires the Filmstrip or Compact layout within a vertical section, you can submit a product suggestion directly to Microsoft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the SharePoint Events web part restrict layouts in vertical sections?
Vertical sections in SharePoint are engineered with a fixed, narrow width. Layouts like Filmstrip require a wider horizontal canvas to display multiple event cards sequentially. To prevent the user interface from clipping or displaying poorly, SharePoint automatically disables these wider layouts in vertical sections.
Can I manually adjust the width of a vertical section in SharePoint to accommodate the Events web part?
No, SharePoint does not currently allow users to manually adjust the width of vertical sections. They are intentionally designed with a fixed width to act as a consistent sidebar across pages. To utilize wider web part layouts, you must place them within standard column sections.
What layouts are supported for the Events web part when placed in a vertical section?
When placed in a narrow vertical section, the Events web part defaults to more space-efficient views, such as the standard list layout or a minimal view, which stacks event details vertically instead of spreading them horizontally.
