Hide and Unhide a library using SharePoint Designer

As we know we can allow or restrict a user to access a library by configuring permissions appropriately. Sometimes you may need to just hide a library or a list from users without removing permissions. For an example you may have a reference list which need not be directly accessed by users. For such requirements we can hide a library using SharePoint Designer as follows.

1. Open the site in SharePoint Designer
2. Open the relevant library
3. Under settings - > General Settings;
   • uncheck "Display this list on the quick launch"
   • check "hide from browser"
4. Save

 

This will hide the library in the browser. (However user still has permission so he can access with the correct URL.)

To unhide;

1. Open the site in SPD
2. Click “All Files” . This will show hidden libraries as well. (If it is a list go to “Lists” folder under All Files.)
3. Right click the relevant library and click “properties".
4. Now change the required settings and Save.

Categories: Sharepoint