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How to show a column on sharepoint list that is hidden

Anonymous
2019-09-10T17:44:06+00:00

Hi

I am trying to make visible the ID on a sharepoint list when I edit the item. On the edit current view it does appear  the  ID Key:

When I edit the item it doesn't show up:

I went to advanced settings, then list content type, try to add the ID column but wont come up:

Appreciate the help.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-09-10T18:01:25+00:00

    Hi @Diego, the ID column is a system column and by default it cannot be modified by users or admins, which is why it's hidden from the SharePoint Edit Form. The only way of showing this field in the form as I know of is by customizing the form itself, 

    If you are in SharePoint Online, PowerApps will be the natural choice to achive this. You can follow this #awesome guide here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/canvas-apps/customize-list-form

    Cheers

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-09-10T22:27:15+00:00

    Hi Diego,

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused by this issue.

    As the Jimmy said, the default columns cannot be modified by users or admins, which is why they’re invisible from the SharePoint Edit Form.

    As we have a workaround, you can try the Jimmy’s method and to check the result. If you have some question about using PowerApps, we suggest you post in PowerApps Forum to get the further assistance.

    However, I think your idea can help us to improve our products, we sincerely suggest you post this idea inSharePoint UserVoice, which is a specific platform for us to collect user's request.  The related team will adapt high votes idea and keep bring better using experience. Your idea may turn this feature into reality and benefit more users.

    Appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

    Best Regards,

    Ivy

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-09-10T19:24:13+00:00

    Hi, I'm not sure about your list, but in my simple list I can add all columns to the form using PowerApps.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-09-10T19:02:13+00:00

    Hi

    And how can I make visible the rest of the columns that appear on image 1?

    Thanks.

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