List Functionality
SharePoint Lists are a powerful feature that allows users to store, manage, and share data in a structured format. They can be viewed as tables that hold various types of information and can be customized to meet specific needs.
Key Features
- Data Storage: Lists effectively store large volumes of data that can be easily accessed and managed.
- Custom Columns: Users can create custom columns to hold specific data types such as text, numbers, choices, dates, and more.
- Views: Users can create multiple views to display list data in different formats (e.g., standard, calendar, Gantt chart).
- Filtering and Sorting: Lists provide options to filter and sort data to quickly find relevant information
- Versioning: Lists can be configured to keep version history of items, allowing users to track changes over time.
- Permissions: Users can set unique permissions at the list or item level to control who can read, edit, or delete items.
- Workflows: Lists can be integrated with workflows for automating processes like approvals and notifications.
- Content Types: SharePoint supports content types that can be associated with lists, enabling the reuse of settings such as columns and workflows.
- Integration with Power Apps and Power Automate: Users can build custom applications and automated workflows using Power Apps and Power Automate that connect with SharePoint lists.
- Alerts and Notifications: Users can set up alerts to be notified about changes to list items.
Use Cases
- Task Management: Creating lists to manage tasks and projects with deadlines and assignments.
- Inventory Tracking: Tracking inventory items, their quantities, and their locations.
- Event Management: Managing events by creating lists to handle registrations, attendees, and logistics.
- Data Collection: Collecting data through forms and surveys integrated with lists.
SharePoint Lists provide a versatile framework for managing information efficiently. They are essential for collaborative work environments and can greatly enhance data organization and visibility across teams.
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root (SharePoint List Functionality)
Data Storage
Columns
Item Types
Views
User Interaction
Add Items
Edit Items
Delete Items
Permissions
Manage Access
Item-Level Permissions
Automation
Alerts
Workflows
Power Automate Integration
Customization
Column Formatting
Views Formatting
List Templates
External links:
- Introduction to lists - Microsoft Support — support.microsoft.com
- Learn the concepts behind choosing and using SharePoint Lists and how they can provide quick, effective solutions with little or no modifications.
- Video: Introduction to lists - Microsoft Support — support.microsoft.com
- Training: Learn what a SharePoint list is and see some examples of different types of lists, such as calendars, contacts, tasks, and custom lists.
- What is a SharePoint List? — beyondintranet.com
- A SharePoint list is a container for information, similar to a very simple database or spreadsheet. Learn more about SharePoint List.
- SharePoint lists: The Beginner’s Guide - Content Formula — contentformula.com
- A Beginners Guide To SharePoint Lists (Clear & Simple) — acuitytraining.co.uk
- Learn all about SharePoint Lists - What Are They? How Do I Create One? How Can I Edit One? Simple step-by-step instructions with screenshots
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