How to Create a List in SharePoint Sites

Quick summary

Creating a list in SharePoint lets teams organize and track structured data directly within a site. Using the New menu, users can choose a list template or custom source, name it, and publish it in just a few clicks.

Steps

1. From the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, go to the top menu bar and click 'New'.
2. Choose 'List' from the available options in the dropdown.
3. Select the type of list you wish to create — you can use a template or a specific source.
4. Enter a unique list name and a corresponding description into their respective input fields.
5. Click 'Create' to proceed and finalize the list setup.
6. The new list will be created and automatically added to your SharePoint site.