How To Create A List In SharePoint

Introduction

A SharePoint list is a container for information, similar to a very simple database or spreadsheet. Using a list is the most common way to manage information on a SharePoint site. In a list, data is gathered in rows, and each row is known as a list item. A list can have multiple columns also known as properties, fields, or metadata. So a list item is a row with data in those columns.

Lists, where each item contains a file (and, in the other columns, data about that file), are called libraries in SharePoint.

Lists are similar to tables in SQL Server.

A step-by-step process for creating a list in SP 2010

Step 1. Click on Lists in the left pane and then click the Create button, as shown below.

Step 2. After clicking on the “Create” button a modal to create a list will pop up. You need to select the appropriate type, enter the name, and then click the “Create” button as shown below.

Step 3. Once the list is created, you can now add new columns by clicking on “Add new item” as per the following screenshot.

We have successfully created a new list in SharePoint 2010. Enjoy reading and please help us with your feedback.

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