How to Find URLs Assigned to Images in a SharePoint Hero Web Part
Question details
The user needs to locate the destination URLs linked to specific images within a SharePoint Hero web part.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Auditing or managing hyperlinks embedded within a SharePoint site's Hero web part when standard browser development tools fail to reveal the links.
- Observed behavior
- Browser inspection does not clearly show the assigned URLs for the images embedded in the SharePoint Hero web part.
Ensure you have the necessary edit permissions for the SharePoint page containing the Hero web part before attempting to view or change its properties.
Use the SharePoint Edit Details Feature
The most direct and reliable way to view assigned URLs is by entering edit mode on the SharePoint page and viewing the details of the specific image block.
SharePoint dynamically renders web parts, which is why standard browser 'Inspect Element' tools often hide the actual hyperlink structure. Using SharePoint's native editing interface guarantees you will see the exact URL assigned to each image.
Navigate to your SharePoint site and go to the page containing the Hero web part. Click the 'Edit' button located at the top right corner of the page.
Click directly on the specific image tile within the Hero web part whose URL you want to find.
Click the 'Edit details' icon (which typically looks like a pencil) that appears over or near the selected image. The properties pane will open on the right side of the screen, displaying the destination URL assigned to that image.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I see the URL when inspecting the page source in my browser?
SharePoint Hero web parts use complex JavaScript and dynamic rendering techniques. This often obscures the direct destination URLs within the standard DOM structure when viewed via browser inspection tools, requiring you to use the native edit menu instead.
Do I need special permissions to view the link details in SharePoint?
Yes, you must have at least 'Edit' permissions for the SharePoint site or specific page to enter edit mode and view the properties of the Hero web part. Visitors with 'Read-only' access cannot view these properties.
Can I change the destination URL from the Edit details pane?
Yes, once you have opened the 'Edit details' properties pane for the selected image, you can modify the existing link, assign a completely new destination URL, or update the background image itself.
