Understanding SharePoint Lists

When SharePoint Portal Server 2003 or Windows SharePoint Services is installed, several different lists are automatically created in the top-level portal or site. The lists are discussed in detail later in this chapter, but a summary of those included with a default SharePoint installation are as follows:

  • Links— A list of hyperlinks that can be used to gain quick access to another page in the existing site, other SharePoint sites, external websites, or other applications.

  • Announcements— A list of general information or announcements that may be of interest to the portal/site users.

  • Contacts— A list of information about people. The fields on the Contacts list include name, email address, phone number, and street ...

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