Switch the default experience for lists and libraries between new or classic
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The default experience for most list and document libraries has changed. The new, modernĀ experience is recommended for most lists and libraries. It'sĀ faster, has simpler navigation, and allows you to accomplish many common tasks moreĀ easily. However, you might want to switch the default experience for everyone to the classic experience.
Notes:Ā
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The following steps change the default experience for everyone. ToĀ use theĀ classic experience just for yourself, selectĀ Return to classic SharePoint in the bottom, left corner of the page. To exit, selectĀ Exit classic experience.
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Exit classic experience option is not available if default experience is set to Classic experience.
Change the experience for a list or document library
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In the modern experience for a list or document library, selectĀ Settings
.Note:Ā In the classic experience, Library Settings or List SettingsĀ exists on the ribbon.
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From a list, select List settings, then selectĀ Advanced settings.
From a library, select Library settings, select More library settings, then select Advanced settings. -
Scroll down to List experience and select one of the three experience options. To save your selection, selectĀ OK.
Important:Ā Even when you selectĀ New experience, you might still see the classic experience. To learn more about both list and library experiences and how they differ, seeĀ Differences between modern and classic experiences for lists and libraries.
Change the experience for all lists and libraries on a site
You can activate the site collection featureĀ SharePoint Lists and Libraries experience to set the classic experience as the default for an entire site. For more information, seeĀ Enable or disable site collection features.
When both theĀ site collection feature is active and the List experienceĀ for a list or library is set to New experience, the new experience isĀ used.