How to Create a Form in SharePoint List
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Form in SharePoint List: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the left-side panel and click the library where you wish to save the form.
Following that, go to the top menu bar and click 'Forms'.
Tap 'New Form' afterwards.
Next, add a unique form title and a corresponding description. Enter the details into the provided input fields.
Click 'Add New Field' to start adding questions.
Select your preferred field from the given options.
Subsequently, provide all the necessary details. Repeat the same series of steps to add more questions.
Finally, tap 'Send Form' to distribute the forms to the intended recipients.
Quick answer: To create a form in SharePoint, select your library from the left panel, click Forms on the top menu, and tap New Form. Add a title, description, and fields with necessary details, then tap Send Form to distribute it to recipients.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Build and distribute custom forms inside your SharePoint site by adding titles, descriptions, and fields for your respondents. This guide shows how to create a Form in SharePoint List in 8 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the left-side panel and..." and finishing with "Finally, tap 'Send Form' to distribute the forms to the intended recipients". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Form in SharePoint List?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Create a List in SharePoint Sites, How to Create a Microsoft Form in SharePoint and How to Create a New Page in SharePoint. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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