Each column in a list represents a piece of information that your team is tracking for the items in the list. These are some basics for working with columns on the desktop.
Note: These features are not currently available on mobile.
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Move a column |
Drag it to its new location. |
Add a column |
Select at the right end of the column headers and select the type of data the column will contain. For technical info about the different column types, see List and library column types and options. Note that this is a SharePoint article and not all of its content applies to Teams. |
Edit a column's properties |
Select the column header, and then select Column settings > Edit. |
Format a column |
Select the column header, and then select Column settings > Format this column. |
Hide columns |
Select any column header, and then select Column settings > Show/hide columns. |
Delete a column |
Select the column header you want to delete and select Column settings > Edit > Delete. Delete is at the bottom of the menu. |
Want to know more?
Data and lists in SharePoint (Columns)
Format a column to change how it looks
Note: In the SharePoint articles, not all of the content applies to Teams.
For IT admins
Manage the Lists app for your organization in Microsoft Teams