Two Header Options now available in SharePoint
There are now two options for the displaying of your site header in SharePoint.
Standard Header
![](https://www.darcehessllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/standard-1024x157.png#id=14891&post_id=)
The Standard Header will how a larger site icon with the site title and the navigation below. The search bar will remain on the right as well as the links to follow a site and share a site.
New Compact Header
![](https://www.darcehessllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/compact-1024x159.png#id=14892&post_id=)
The new Compact Header layout shows a slightly smaller site icon with the site title and navigation now condensed to a single line. the search bar and links to follow and share a site are now on a single line floated to the right.
How to Configure
To configure which header you would like, click on the site actions icon (gear icon) in the upper-right corner of the screen and select “Change the Look” from the dropdown menu.
![](https://www.darcehessllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1-10-1024x310.png#id=14893&post_id=)
Select “Header” from the expanded navigation.
![](https://www.darcehessllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2-8-1024x275.png#id=14894&post_id=)
To select the Standard Layout, choose the “Standard” icon and press “Save” to implement.
![](https://www.darcehessllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/3-8-1024x477.png#id=14895&post_id=)
To select the Compact Layout, click on the “Compact” icon and press “Save” to implement.
![](https://www.darcehessllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/4-7-1024x481.png#id=14896&post_id=)
Your new header should be in place and ready to go.