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title: "Create Custom SharePoint List"
slug: "create-custom-sharepoint-list"
updated: 2023-06-29T09:38:34Z
published: 2023-06-29T09:38:34Z
canonical: "help.lanteria.com/create-custom-sharepoint-list"
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# Create Custom SharePoint List

Creating custom lists may be required for advanced customization of Lanteria HR. For example, you may need to create a custom list if you want to [create a new custom section in the performance review form](/v1/docs/performance-review-form-designer#Add_Custom_List) or [add an action step with the Fill Form type to an HR process template](/v1/docs/setting-up-hr-processes#Adding_a_Fill_Form_action_to_an_HR_process_template).

### To create a custom SharePoint list

1. Click **Settings** > **Site Lists and Libraries**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c315c68d-2799-4fcc-9a39-084315b58f14/Images/Documentation/img418(3).png)

1. Click add an app.![](https://cdn.document360.io/c315c68d-2799-4fcc-9a39-084315b58f14/Images/Documentation/img444(2).png)

1. Select Custom List.![](https://cdn.document360.io/c315c68d-2799-4fcc-9a39-084315b58f14/Images/Documentation/img446(3).png)

1. Type a name of your custom list in the Name field, and then click Create.![](https://cdn.document360.io/c315c68d-2799-4fcc-9a39-084315b58f14/Images/Documentation/img448(3).png)

1. Locate the created custom list and double-click it.![](https://cdn.document360.io/c315c68d-2799-4fcc-9a39-084315b58f14/Images/Documentation/img450(3).png)

1. Your new list has only one field by default. To add more fields (columns), go to the LIST tab and click List Settings.![](https://cdn.document360.io/c315c68d-2799-4fcc-9a39-084315b58f14/Images/Documentation/img452(3).png)

1. Click Create column to create a new column.![](https://cdn.document360.io/c315c68d-2799-4fcc-9a39-084315b58f14/Images/Documentation/img454(3).png)

1. In the Column name field, type the column name.*Note**When you add a column for the first time, you need to assign a short title without spaces. After you have saved the column, you can rename the field and create a title with up to 250 characters.*![](https://cdn.document360.io/c315c68d-2799-4fcc-9a39-084315b58f14/Images/Documentation/img456(3).png)

1. Specify the type of information in the column. The basic information types that you can use for columns in your custom list are the following:

| Column Information Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Single line of text | Can be used to add a text field. The field value can contain up to 255 characters. |
| Multiple lines of text | Can be used to add a text field that can contain more text as well as other elements. You can choose to add plain or rich text with pictures, tables, etc. |
| Choice | Can be used to add an option field. You can add as many choices as needed and display them in a drop-down menu, as radio buttons, check boxes, etc. |
| Number | Can be used to add a field where the user can enter a number. You can specify the minimum and maximum values, and choose to display it in percentage if necessary. By Selecting Calculated Value, you can add a formula in the SP format and the system will perform automatic calculations for this field (note that this is an advanced option; possible formulas can be found in the SP tutorials). |
| Currency | Can be used to add a field where a currency can be specified. |
| Date and Time | Can be used to add a date field. |
| Lookup | Can be used to add a field that will be connected with the fields in another list. using this property, you can add a few non-lookup fields from one list. |
| Yes/No | Can be used to add a check box. |

*Note**SharePoint provides the ability to add fields with more information types. However, other types require advanced SharePoint knowledge.*

1. Specify other properties, and then click OK.
2. Repeat steps 7 through 10 to add more columns if necessary.

The created custom list becomes available for selection in Lanteria HR wherever you need to select a custom list.