Applies to Event Management & Employee Training Management

Columns Missing After Saving Changes in Edit Form

Overview

When using the Edit Form feature, users can easily customize which fields are visible in a form. However, in some cases, columns that are visible in Design Mode may disappear after saving the changes.

This article explains why this behavior occurs and how to resolve it.

Problem

While editing a form using the Edit Form feature:

• Columns are visible and can be added or configured in Design Mode

• After clicking Save Form Changes, some columns are no longer visible in the form

This can lead to confusion, as the changes appear to be lost.

Cause

This behavior is typically caused by the column settings in SharePoint.

If a column is configured as Hidden in the Content Type, it cannot be displayed in the form—even if it was added during Edit Form customization.

Solution

To resolve the issue, you need to verify and update the column settings in SharePoint.

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Navigate to the underlying SharePoint list.

2. Open List Settings.

3. Locate and click on the relevant Content Type.

4. Find and select the affected column.

5. Check the column setting:

   • If the column is set to Hidden, it will not appear in forms

6. Change the setting to:

   • Optional (recommended), or

   • Required if appropriate

7. Save your changes.

Important Notes

• The Edit Form feature only controls the layout and visibility within the form—not the underlying SharePoint column configuration.

• Columns set to Hidden in the content type will always be excluded from the form.

• Always verify column settings in SharePoint if fields disappear after saving.