Header

The SharePoint header is the top navigation area of a SharePoint site that provides space for the site logo, title, and navigation links.

Common Use Cases

• Display your organization’s logo and title consistently across pages
• Provide intuitive navigation for users to access key areas of the site
• Strengthen site identity and branding at the top of your intranet pages

Benefits

• Enhanced branding: space to showcase your organization’s logo and visual identity
• Stronger visual impact: larger header area creates a more engaging first impression
• Improved site recognition: Users immediately see your brand and site name

Key Details

• There are four header types: Minimal, Compact, Standard, and Extended
• Supports using a custom image instead of a solid color block
• Extended headers support three logo alignment options: left, center, or right
• Header settings are configured per site and do not automatically carry over to other sites or from a hub site to its associated sites
• Recommended banner size for Extended Header: 2560 × 164 px (JPEG or PNG)
• If no site logo is uploaded, SharePoint displays a placeholder square with the site name abbreviation instead