How to Remove the Potted Plant Icon from Yammer Conversations
Question details
The user wants to remove the potted plant icon and the accompanying 'Fantastic' message from the Yammer Conversations web part in SharePoint.
- Product
- SharePoint and Yammer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Displaying Yammer discussions using the Yammer Conversations web part configured in the Feed layout on a SharePoint page.
- Observed behavior
- A potted plant icon and a 'Fantastic' message appear by default in the Feed layout, and there are no native toggle options to hide them.
Please note that modern SharePoint out-of-the-box web parts have limited UI customization capabilities. Ensure you have the appropriate permissions to edit the SharePoint page before attempting any layout adjustments.
Understand Web Part Limitations and Provide Feedback
Currently, there is no supported, built-in method to remove the icon and message while keeping the Feed layout intact.
The potted plant icon and the 'Fantastic' placeholder message are hardcoded design elements within the Yammer Conversations web part when set to the Feed layout. Microsoft does not provide a native toggle to disable this illustration.
Edit your SharePoint page and select the Yammer Conversations web part. Confirm that it is currently set to the 'Feed' layout where this icon appears.
Since there is no native fix, navigate to the official SharePoint Feedback community portal. Submit a request to Microsoft asking for an option to hide this specific illustration in future updates.
Inquire About Code-Based Customizations
For advanced users with SharePoint administrative access, custom code might be a potential workaround.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use custom CSS to hide the plant icon in modern SharePoint?
Out-of-the-box modern SharePoint pages do not support the classic Script Editor web part for direct CSS injections. You would need to deploy a custom SharePoint Framework (SPFx) extension to safely inject CSS and hide specific elements.
Is the 'Fantastic' message customizable?
No, the 'Fantastic' text is a default placeholder message generated by the Yammer service when rendering the feed. It currently cannot be edited or customized through the web part's property pane.
Will changing the web part layout fix the issue?
Changing the Yammer Conversations web part layout from 'Feed' to 'Highlights' may remove the plant icon, but it will significantly alter how the conversations are displayed and interacted with on your page.
