"Edit in Grid View" for Lists MOBILE - FEATURE REQUEST

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"Edit in Grid View" for Lists MOBILE - FEATURE REQUEST

Ryan K 0

Can you help me access the "Edit in Grid View" mode on the SharePoint mobile app with embedded Lists?

My organization is using a SharePoint page for our large staff of ~120 people. We frequently use the "Microsoft Lists" app on mobile, however it does not offer the "Edit in Grid View" mode on mobile. This would be an awesome feature for us to use on our mobile devices, ideally through the SharePoint app (we have Lists embedded in our SharePoint page). The mobile browser version on Edge and Chrome do not have this feature either unfortunately. Can you help me access the "Edit in Grid View" mode on the mobile SharePoint app in my embedded Lists?

Ryan-N 8,400 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-24T18:39:03.88+00:00

Hi @Ryan K,

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Ryan K 0 Reputation points

2025-09-25T22:54:29.87+00:00

The alternatives are not ideal. I think the browser method may work for us. If there is any way to use this feature within the SharePoint App please let me know!
Ryan-N 8,400 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-26T16:08:15.6266667+00:00

Hi @Ryan K,

Thank you for your response. I apologize that the alternative solutions were not effective for you. If I receive any information about the possibility of using this feature in the SharePoint application, I will share it with you. Thank you very much.

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Ryan-N 8,400 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-24T18:39:03.88+00:00

Hi @Ryan K,

I hope the information I shared earlier was at least somewhat helpful in addressing your issue. If the previous methods haven’t been effective, please feel free to let me know. I’d be happy to explore the issue more deeply with you so we can work together toward a better solution.

If you found the answer helpful, we kindly invite you to mark it as the accepted answer. Once marked, it will automatically be pinned to the top. Since many other users also search for information in this community, your valuable contribution will help them easily find the right channel and useful insights more quickly.

Thank you very much, and I wish you a great day.
Ryan K 0 Reputation points

2025-09-25T22:54:29.87+00:00

The alternatives are not ideal. I think the browser method may work for us. If there is any way to use this feature within the SharePoint App please let me know!
Ryan-N 8,400 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-26T16:08:15.6266667+00:00

Hi @Ryan K,

Thank you for your response. I apologize that the alternative solutions were not effective for you. If I receive any information about the possibility of using this feature in the SharePoint application, I will share it with you. Thank you very much.

Answer 1

Hi @Ryan K,

Thank you for reaching out and asking about the "Edit in Grid View" feature on the SharePoint mobile app.

I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused you.

We understand this is a very important feature for your team, especially when working on mobile devices. However, we would like to inform you that currently, the "Edit in Grid View" feature is only supported on desktop web browsers. This functionality has not yet been integrated into the SharePoint mobile app or mobile browsers by Microsoft.

Why it’s not available on mobile:

Grid view is a complex interface, requiring many HTML table elements and editable fields, which are difficult to use on small touch screens.
Features like drag-to-fill and multi-cell selection are not touch-friendly, making the experience inconvenient if enabled on mobile.
Therefore, by design, mobile apps and interfaces prioritize editing one item at a time to ensure stability and simplicity.

Alternative approaches you may consider:

Use mobile browser in desktop mode
- Access SharePoint via Firefox or Safari on a tablet and request the desktop version of the site.
- The “Edit in Grid View” button may appear, but touch interactions are often unstable. Some users report better input when using an external keyboard.
Edit via Excel/CSV
- Export the list to Excel using the “Export to Excel” feature or via Power Automate.
- Use the Excel mobile app to edit in table format, then re-import the data into SharePoint.
- This method requires careful data handling and is best suited for experienced users.
Build a custom PowerApps solution
- If your organization has PowerApps development capabilities, you can create a mobile-optimized app for list editing.
- This allows editing multiple items through a gallery or data table interface.

Once again, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this issue has caused you. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to share them with me. I’m here to support you.

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