How to modify existing column to non-mandatory field?

Question

Hello, I would like to know how to remove the control of mandatory field for an existing custom column in Sharepoint Online?

Please advise. Thank you.

---

Regards, Loh

Answer 1

• Go to your List
• On the Ribbon Click List
• Go to List Settings
• Under Columns Select the Field you want to update
• Choose Optional
• If you don't see that option, you may need to Allow Management of Content Types
• On List Settings, Go to Advanced Options
• Select Allow management of content types to Yes
• Click on Item under Content Types
• Select your field
• Choose Optional

---

Artificial intelligence can never beat natural stupidity.

Answer 2

Hi,

• Go to list->List settings and Scroll down to find the list of columns
•  Click on the column name. You will see the Edit column page
• Under Additional column  settings, select "No" for require this column to contain information.

---

Regards, Sathiya