Sharepoint : how to change the column width of a list

 

I had to do it this evening : here is how to proceed :

Let’s start with an existing list in Sharepoint, a task list for instance :

 

 

Start Sharepoint Designer and open up the corresponding view (AllItems.asxp, here)

Make sure the view shows up in design mode :

Right Click anywhere in the view and select the menu option “Convert to XSLT Data View”:

The DataFormWebPart will display the view;

You can now visually modify the list width :

Save the page; refresh your page in the browser.