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How to Display SharePoint List Items on a Modern Site Page
Question details
The user wants to know how to show items from an existing classic or modern SharePoint list directly on a modern site page without duplicating or moving the data.
- Product
- SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Designing or editing a modern SharePoint site page to display list data for easy access.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs the existing list to be displayed seamlessly on the modern page within the same SharePoint site without creating a new copy.
Ensure that you have edit permissions for the modern SharePoint site page and that the list you want to display is located within the same SharePoint site.
Use the List Web Part to Display Existing Items
Add a List web part to your modern SharePoint page to easily connect and display a list that already exists on your site.
The modern experience in SharePoint allows you to integrate existing data seamlessly. By using the built-in List web part, you can display data from a classic or modern SharePoint list directly on your new page without needing to duplicate any items.
Go to the modern SharePoint site page where you want the list to appear.
Click the 'Edit' button at the top right of your existing page, or create a new page by clicking 'New' and then selecting 'Page'.
Hover your mouse over the page canvas until you see a '+' button. Click the '+' button to open the web part menu.
In the search box of the web part menu, type 'List' and select the 'List' web part from the results.
Once the web part is added to the page, it will prompt you to select an existing list. Choose the list you want to display and publish or save your page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to copy my data to show a SharePoint list on a modern page?
No, you do not need to duplicate or move your data. You can directly connect the existing list to the modern page using the List web part.
Can I display a classic view list on a modern SharePoint page?
Yes, the modern experience allows you to add a List web part that seamlessly connects to and displays items from a classic SharePoint list.
Why can't I find my list when configuring the List web part?
The List web part can only display lists that are located on the exact same SharePoint site. Ensure the list and the page are not on different sites or sub-sites.
