Site Columns

Using a Site Column

1. View a list by Settings > Site Administration > View All Lists and Libraries > (Select list)
2. On the ribbon select List > List Settings > Add from existing site columns
3. To filter the type of site columns available you can select a category from the dropdown.
4. Click/tap on one or more available choices.
5. Click 'Add'
6. Options: choose whether you want to add to all forms or simply to the list (meaning the column is in the list but not displayed on any form). If left unchecked you will need to access each Content Type (form) and add the site columns from the list into the form.

Creating Your Own Site Columns

If there is a type of column you find (or now in advance) that you are having to configure from scratch regularly, you can create a site column to save you a bit of time.

1. Go to Settings > Site Administration > Site Columns
2. On this page, you can view all the existing site columns and are able to access their properties by clicking on the column title.
3. You can filter the page to view only the site columns within a selected category.
4. To create a new one, click 'Create' and complete the configuration by completing the form.