How to Disable Footer in SharePoint Online Communication Sites?

Requirement:  Disable Footer in SharePoint Online Communication Sites.

Although the footer section is handy, you may have to disable the footer in some scenarios. For example, you may not have the right content and links for the footer, or you want to keep the UI clean and hide the SharePoint Online footer section. This article will show you how to hide the SharePoint Online footer in communication sites.

remove sharepoint online communication site footer

You can enable or disable the footer section in SharePoint Online sites through the web browser interface. To hide the footer in SharePoint Online modern sites, follow these steps:

  1. Browse the site in the browser >> Click on Settings gear >> Select “Change the Look” from the site settings menu >> Click on Footer 
  2. Set the “Footer Visibility” to Off and save.

Use this PowerShell script to hide the footer from the communications site:

#Variable
$SiteURL= "https://crescent.sharepoint.com/sites/corporate"

#Connect to PnP Online
Connect-PnPOnline $SiteURL -Credentials (Get-Credential)

#Get the Web
$Web = Get-PnPWeb 

#Disable Footer for Root Web
$web.FooterEnabled = $False
$Web.Update()
Invoke-PnPQuery

Footer missing on the SharePoint Online site?

If you want to enable the footers, change $web.FooterEnabled = $True. It is worth noting that the footers are available only for communication site templates today! (E.g., Footer in SharePoint Online team site is not available!). You can also use the Set-PnPFooter cmdlet as:

#Config Variables
$SiteURL = "https://crescent.sharepoint.com/sites/Retail"

#Connect to PnP Online
Connect-PnPOnline -Url $SiteURL -Interactive

#Enable Footer
Set-PnPFooter -Enabled:$true

In conclusion, disabling the footer in SharePoint Online Communication Sites is a simple process that can enhance the visual design of your site. By following the steps outlined in this article with the web browser or PowerShell script, you can easily remove the footer from your Communication Site, giving you greater control over the look and feel of your site. This can be particularly useful for organizations that want to create a unique and branded experience for their users, or for those who want to simplify the navigation and reduce distractions on their site.

Salaudeen Rajack

Salaudeen Rajack - Information Technology Expert with Two-decades of hands-on experience, specializing in SharePoint, PowerShell, Microsoft 365, and related products. He has held various positions including SharePoint Architect, Administrator, Developer and consultant, has helped many organizations to implement and optimize SharePoint solutions. Known for his deep technical expertise, He's passionate about sharing the knowledge and insights to help others, through the real-world articles!

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