Hiding the SharePoint Title Field

By: Amarprit Jaspal | Comments | Related: > Sharepoint Design

Problem

When you create lists by default there is a TITLE column created. When a user fills out the list details you don't want this field to be displayed. How can I hide this field?

Solution

After creating a SharePoint list, click on List Settings as shown below:

Click on Advanced Settings under General Settings:

Then, under Content Types - Allow management of content types set it to YES. By default it is NO and click OK.

You will be then re-directed to the List Settings page and if you notice there is a new option available as Content Types. Click on "Item" under this.

You will then see the below screen. Click on "Title" under Columns. As this is a new list I didn't create any additional columns. If you have created any columns you would see them under the Columns section.