Create SharePoint list

Create a list on a classic SharePoint or a SharePoint Server 2019 site

1. Select Settings. ...
2. Select + New, and then select List.
3. Enter a Name for the list, and optionally, a Description. ...
4. Select Create.
5. When your list opens, to add room for more types of information to the list, select + or + Add column.

1. What is a SharePoint list?
2. Can you create a SharePoint list in a folder?
3. What is a list in SharePoint 365?

What is a SharePoint list?

A list is a collection of data that you can share with your team members and people who you've provided access to. You'll find a number of ready-to-use list templates to provide a good starting point for organizing list items. Learn more at List templates in Microsoft 365.

Can you create a SharePoint list in a folder?

Create a folder in a list when creating a view is not sufficient to group and/or manage your content in lists created in Microsoft SharePoint, the Lists app in Microsoft 365, or Teams. Go to List settings > Advanced settings > Folders. Under Make "New Folder" command available?, select Yes.

What is a list in SharePoint 365?

SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Microsoft Lists. A list in Microsoft 365 is a collection of data that gives you and your co-workers a flexible way to organize information.