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Create or Deleting a List - SharePoint 2010 - EPC Group
1. Create or delete a list
Applies to: Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 , SharePoint Server 2010
With SharePoint 2010 you can create lists while editing pages, as well as from the Site Actions menu. You
can create lists by using list templates, such as calendar and tasks, by importing spreadsheets, and by
creating custom lists. Lists can include many kinds of data, ranging from text and dates, to calculations
based on other columns.
Lists can take advantage of e-mail features. For example, you can add content to discussion boards,
announcements, and calendar lists by sending e-mail, if incoming e-mail is enabled on your site.
Furthermore, tasks, project tasks, and issue-tracking lists can send e-mail alerts to people when items are
assigned to them, if outgoing mail is enabled for the site.
To create or delete a list, you must have at least the permissions obtained by being added to the default
Designer SharePoint group for the site.
Create a list by using a list template
SharePoint includes many kinds of list templates, such as calendar, survey, and tasks. Templates make it
easier for you to create the lists that you need.
CREATE A LIST FROM THE SITE ACTIONS MENU BY USING A LIST TEMPLATE
1. Click Site Actions , click View All Site Content, and then click Create .
NOTE A SharePoint site can be significantly modified. If you cannot locate an option, such as a
command, button, or link, contact your administrator.
2. Under Communications or Tracking click the type of list that you want to create, such
as Contacts or Calendar. Find more information about lists and related features in the See Also section.
3. Type the Name for the list. Name is required.
The name appears at the top of the list in most views, becomes part of the Web address for the list page,
and appears in site navigation to help users find the list. You can change the name of a list, but the Web
address will remain the same.
4. Type the Description for the list. Description is optional.
The description appears underneath the name in most views. Some kinds of lists can receive content by e-
mail. If you plan to enable the list to receive content by e-mail, you can add the e-mail address of the list
to its description so that people can easily find the e-mail address. You can change the description for a
list.
5. To add a link to the Quick Launch, verify that Yes is selected in the Navigation section.