A SharePoint Online list that uses the Calendar view opens the form dialog box when you add or edit items

Problem

Consider the following scenario:

  • You have a SharePoint Online list that uses the Calendar view.
  • In the Advanced Settings section of List Settings, you have specified No for the Launch forms in a dialog option.

In this scenario, the list opens the form dialog box when you edit or create a new item for the Calendar view for the list.

Solution

This is a known issue in SharePoint Online. A SharePoint Online list that uses the Calendar view will always open items in the dialog box.

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