Video: SharePoint lists IV - Create a custom list

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  • 1:21
  • Create a custom list
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  • 6:41
  • Create text columns
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  • 2:25
  • Create a column with choices
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  • 1:33
  • Create a Yes/No column
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  • 9:09
  • Create columns that use numbers
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  • 7:01
  • Create columns that pull data from other sources
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  • 5:23
  • Change the views

In SharePoint lists II, you learned how to create lists based on templates that come with your team site. But what if you need to create your own custom list, a list with special columns that you define? This course will show you the ropes.

Goals

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Create a custom list that contains columns with specific data types.

• Create text columns that can store names, e-mail addresses, and more.

• Create choice columns that allow people to choose values from a list.

• Create a simple Yes/No column.

• Create columns that use numbers, currencies, and calendar dates.

• Create a calculated column.

• Create columns that look up information from other sources.

• Make data entry easier by changing the order of the fields.

• Make useful views for the custom list.