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Sapna2090
Jan 11, 2024Copper Contributor
Microsoft Lists Application
Is there a way or a workaround to create folders and subfolders in MS Lists application?
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- No, Microsoft Lists does not natively support creating folders or subfolders like SharePoint document libraries do. However, there are some workarounds you can use: - 1️⃣ Use a "Category" or "Folder" Column - Create a Choice or Lookup column called "Category" or "Folder."
- Assign values to categorize items (e.g., "Project A," "Project B").
- Use views or filters to display items grouped under each "Folder."
 
 2️⃣ Group by a "Parent Item"- Create a Lookup Column pointing to another list entry (parent).
- This creates a hierarchy where a list item can be a "sub-item" of another.
 
 3️⃣ Use Indentation in the Title (Visual Hierarchy)- Prefix item names with numbers or dashes to simulate hierarchy:
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 - Project A
 - Task 1
 - Task 2
 - Project B
 - Subtask 1
 - Use a "Parent" column to sort/group these logically.
 
 4️⃣ Use SharePoint Document Library Instead- If you need true folders, consider using a SharePoint document library instead of Microsoft Lists.
- You can create metadata columns for categorization while keeping a structured folder approach.