How to Create a SharePoint Site List in Office 365
- George Apostolov
How to Create a SharePoint Site List in Office 365: step-by-step guide
On Microsoft Office 365's main dashboard, find and click 'List' from the options under the Create section.
Select the type of list you wish to create.
After that, provide all the required information and enter them into their respective input fields. For instance, specify your preferred name, description, theme color, icon, and site.
Once done, tap 'Create' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the SharePoint list will be created and saved based on your input.
Quick answer: To create a SharePoint site list in Microsoft Office 365, click 'List' under the Create section on the dashboard, select the list type, enter the required information including name, description, theme color, icon, and site, and finally tap 'Create' to save your new list.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Generate a custom SharePoint list in Microsoft Office 365 by selecting a list type, entering your details, and tapping create. This guide shows how to create a SharePoint Site List in Office 365 in 5 steps, starting with "On Microsoft Office 365's main dashboard, find and click 'List' from the options under..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the SharePoint list will be created and saved based on yo...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft 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 SharePoint Site List in Office 365?
5 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 Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and SharePoint. Related guides: How to create data entry form in microsoft excel, How to create drop down list in microsoft excel and How to Create Labels Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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