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Hands-On Microsoft Lists

By : João Ferreira, Rene Modery
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Book Image

Hands-On Microsoft Lists

5 (1)
By: João Ferreira, Rene Modery

Overview of this book

Microsoft Lists is an extremely flexible and powerful platform for creating custom data models. Hands-On Microsoft Lists is an easy-to-read guide for those who want to get started with Lists, as well as those who are already familiar with the basic concepts and want to create custom and flexible Lists that are easily available through a web interface. This comprehensive introduction to Lists will show you how to get up to speed in no time with the help of practical guidance and examples. Complete with hands-on tutorials and projects, you’ll understand how to use and implement Microsoft Lists effectively. You’ll start by covering all the basic concepts that will help you to build your Microsoft Lists and get the most out of the platform. As you progress, you’ll explore how to customize Microsoft Lists layouts and forms. Later chapters will guide you through integrating Microsoft Lists with the Power Platform. Throughout the book, you’ll work with practical scenarios that you can use daily to improve the collaboration in your organization. By the end of this Microsoft book, you’ll have learned how to create custom data models to improve the way your data is put together, managed, and consumed in your workplace.
Table of Contents (13 chapters)

What does a list look like?

The following screenshot shows what a list looks like. The main components of the application and the list itself are highlighted here:

Figure 1.18 – List layout with data and the main components highlighted

Figure 1.18 – List layout with data and the main components highlighted

Let's look at these components in more detail:

  1. List view: This is where you will see the data stored in your lists. The view shown here is the default one you will see in a list. It can take on different formats and can be customized, as we will see in Chapter 5, Creating Microsoft Lists Views, Chapter 6, Customizing Microsoft Lists, and Chapter 7, Customizing Microsoft Lists Views.
  2. List identification: This shows you the list's icon and color, the list's name, the list's location, and if the list is one of your favorites.
  3. Command bar: The command bar is where you will find the options to perform actions on your list, such as creating a new item, editing the list, or exporting...