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How to Customize the Following Link Image on SharePoint
Question details
The user wants to fix or remove the white background box that appears around a transparent PNG logo in the SharePoint 'Following' link section.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the display appearance of followed group site links on the SharePoint start page.
- Observed behavior
- A SharePoint site link under the 'Following' section displays a poorly aligned logo inside a white box, overriding the transparent PNG design.
Ensure you have site owner permissions and have correctly uploaded your source logo via the site settings before attempting to troubleshoot its appearance on the start page.
Understand the SharePoint Start Page Limitations
Currently, Microsoft SharePoint does not provide a built-in feature to manually customize the 'Following' link cards.
The layout of the 'Following' section on the SharePoint start page is automatically generated by Microsoft. Even if your site logo is a transparent PNG, the system places it inside a default white box to maintain uniform card sizes. There is currently no supported SharePoint Framework (SPFx) solution to change this appearance, as the behavior is by design.
Check the official Microsoft 365 documentation to understand the fixed layouts used for the SharePoint start page.
Keep an eye on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap for any future updates regarding UI customization options for followed sites.
Optimize Your Site Logo for the Default White Box
Adjusting your source image can help it look more aligned and professional despite SharePoint's display constraints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my transparent PNG logo have a white background in SharePoint?
SharePoint automatically adds a white background container to images displayed in the 'Following' section on the start page to ensure layout consistency across all site link cards.
Can I use SharePoint Framework (SPFx) to change the Following links?
No, there is currently no supported SharePoint Framework solution available to customize or override the appearance of links on the SharePoint start page.
How do I change the main logo for my SharePoint site?
Navigate to your SharePoint site, click the Settings gear icon in the top right corner, select 'Site information', and click 'Change' under the Site logo section to upload a new image.
