check before: 2026-02-15
Product:
SharePoint
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
The SharePoint Document Libraries and Lists filter pane will update by February-March 2026, offering faster performance, expandable/collapsible sections, and displaying all filterable fields without pin/remove options. No admin action is needed; update documentation and inform support staff accordingly.
Details:
[Introduction]
We are updating the filter pane in SharePoint Document Libraries and Lists to deliver a faster, more flexible filtering experience. The core functionality remains the same-users can continue filtering by metadata fields as before-but these improvements address performance issues and incorporate customer feedback for a more intuitive interface.
Screenshot: Side-by-side comparison of filter pane before and after changes
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: Rollout begins mid-February 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout begins late February 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026.
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Created:
2026-02-10
updated:
2026-02-10
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summary for non-techies**
The SharePoint Document Libraries and Lists update, fully rolling out by March 2026, enhances the filter pane to be faster and more user-friendly, allowing users to expand or collapse sections and view all filter fields at once, while removing the option to pin or remove filter fields.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
Users may face confusion due to the removal of pin/remove options for filter fields, leading to potential inefficiencies in locating desired filters quickly.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint-developer/breaking-changes-in-sharepoint-online/ba-p/123456
Performance Issues
If users are not prepared for the new filtering experience, they may initially experience slower interactions as they adapt to the new layout and functionality, despite the intended performance improvements.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/sharepoint-online-performance-improvements/
Training and Documentation Gaps
Without prior communication and training, users may struggle to utilize the new features effectively, leading to increased support requests and user frustration.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.sharepointmaven.com/sharepoint-user-training-best-practices/
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