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HI&nbsp;We&nbsp; have a SharePoint list and on each entry that we make we would like to have a unique ID associated with each entry.&nbsp;Anyone know if this is possible?&nbsp;I thought each list got a "ID" field, however we don't seam to have this so not sure if someone had previously deleted this.&nbsp;Andrew

maruthi gadde · Answer

Pn1995&nbsp; Every Listitem has an ID. Id ID column may not be available in the Default view. Modify the view and select the ID Column.&nbsp;

pn1995 · Answer

Thanks Maruthi Gadde&nbsp;&nbsp;If I go to "List Settings"&nbsp; and look under "Columns" I don't see the "ID" field/column.&nbsp;Should I see it there?&nbsp;If I should any idea how to add it back in?&nbsp;Thanks

maruthi gadde · Answer

Pn1995&nbsp;in the list setting scroll down to the views. Click on the&nbsp; All Items view.&nbsp; you will be redirected to the edit view page.&nbsp; Select the ID Column&nbsp; check box and the position in the Dropdown and click ok.&nbsp; Now navigate the the List ...

shobhitbhalla · Answer

Try to edit view and select ID column. It is unique field

pn1995 · Answer

Thanks all

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