SharePoint: Document Libraries and Lists

Document Libraries

A document library provides a secure place to store and collaborate on files with colleagues and external stakeholders. For example, you can use a document library on a site in SharePoint to store all files related to a specific project, program or external stakeholder. Adding files or moving files between folders is as easy as dragging and dropping them from one location to another.

Lists

A list is a collection of data that provides a flexible way to organize information. With a list, you can add columns for different types of data, such as text, currency, or multiple choice. Create views to display data effectively. Sort, group, format and filter lists to highlight the most important information. A list can include people, links, pictures, dates, and more. Track history of a list item over time with versions.