Requirement
Calculated columns by default appear on all out of the box display forms due to the fact that they are ‘optional’ when applied to the list / content type. There is no way to change it to hidden using the Web GUI.
Solution:
You will need to use SharePoint Designer to be able to set the column to Hidden.
- Open the site in SharePoint Designer, ensure you have the appropriate level of permissions.
- Click on Lists and Libraries
- Select the List / Library you wish to modify.
- Under Content Types, select the Content Type that has the calculated column.
- Under Content Type, click Edit Content Type Columns.
- On the columns editor, click on the calculated column you wish to edit.
- On the Property column, click ONCE on the word ‘Optional’ and wait. It will take 1-2 seconds before you see a dropdown box.
- Select the Hidden option, click Push Changes to Sites and Lists and Save.
Your column should now be hidden.
Thank you!
Thank you 🙂