Yes, you can customize or hide the “SharePoint” text in the top navigation bar of your SharePoint Online site, but with some limitations depending on your site type and permissions. Here's a breakdown of supported methods:
Supported Methods to Customize or Hide the “SharePoint” Text
1. Change Site Title and Logo
You can replace the default “SharePoint” text with your site name or a blank space:
Go to Settings (gear icon) > Site Information
Change the Site Name to your preferred title (or just a space " " to hide it)
Upload a transparent logo to minimize visual clutter1
2. Minimal Header Layout
To reduce the header’s visual footprint:
Go to Settings > Change the look > Header
Set the layout to Minimal
Turn off Site Title visibility
Upload a white transparent image as the logo and thumbnail1
Note: A small white horizontal section will still remain at the top. This cannot be removed using out-of-the-box SharePoint settings.
Advanced Customization Options
3. Use Hub Site Navigation
If your site is part of a hub site, you can use the hub navigation bar to override or complement the default navigation:
Hub owners can edit the navigation bar to include custom links and labels
This appears above the local site navigation and can be styled as a mega menu or cascading menu2
4. Global Navigation via SharePoint App Bar
You can configure global navigation for your organization:
Set up a communication site as the central navigation hub
Enable global navigation from the SharePoint App Bar
Choose whether to use the site’s local or hub navigation for consistency2
Limitations
You cannot completely remove the top navigation bar or header using built-in settings.
Full removal would require custom SPFx extensions or custom themes, which are not officially supported for this specific purpose and may break with future updates.
