How to Disable Footer in SharePoint Online Communication Sites?
Requirement: Disable Footer in SharePoint Online Communication Sites.
How to Hide Footer in Communication Sites in SharePoint Online?
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.
How to disable Footer in SharePoint Online?
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:
- Browse the site in the browser >> Click on Settings gear >> Select “Change the Look” from the site settings menu >> Click on Footer
- Set the “Footer Visibility” to Off and save.
Disable SharePoint Online Communication Site Footer using PnP PowerShell
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.