Modify columns in an existing list

  1. Open the intranet. By default, the intranet is located at https://companyweb/.
  2. Open the list or document library that you want to modify.
  3. In the left pane, click Modify settings and columns.
  4. Under Columns, click Add a new column.
  5. Under Name and Type, type a name for this column, and then select the type of data this column will display. The default is Single line of text.
  6. Under Optional Settings for Column, enter or select any optional settings, and then click OK. These options are dynamic, based on the type of information the column will contain.

Notes

  • In addition to adding columns, you can also modify general settings, change the order of columns, and modify the default view for the list.
  • To remove a column, complete steps 1 and 2. In step 3, click the column that you want to remove, and then click Delete.

See Also

Concepts

Create a custom list
Understanding the intranet