Short Version
Microsoft SharePoint is getting updated site headers and footers. Due mid to late August 2025.
Details
This enhancement introduces new options for customising the header, footer, and navigation links.
For site viewers:
- Teaching tips will help users locate previously available command bar buttons in the header.
- The command bar will be hidden in View mode for a cleaner look:
For site owners:
- Change fonts for the site title, navigation links, footer name, and footer links using a set of predefined font families.
- Adjust footer alignment, including support for left alignment.
- Set an image as the header or footer background and customise the overlay colour:
Availability
Due mid to late August 2025.
Source, related links, and references
MC1098935.
365 Roadmap ID 489225.
Image(s): Microsoft.
Page originally published
1st July 2025 and kept up to date.
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