Is document library a list?

Is document library a list?

A SharePoint Document Library is a “special list” for documents. While it is also represented as a table list (rows for documents, columns for metadata), a SharePoint library has very specific document management features lists do not have like: Check in/Check Out.

How do I add a list to a document library in SharePoint?

Add a list to a page in SharePoint Server 2010

1. On the page that you want to add the list or library, select Page, and then select Edit.
2. Select the place on the page where the list or library will appear, select Insert, and then select App Part.
3. For the list or library, select the App Part, and then select Add.

What’s the difference between a document library and a list?

Without a document, you can not create an item in a document library but in the list, you can, the list can contain additional attachments. Similarly, you can not have document sets in the list whereas you can have them in a document library. Files are handled a little differently by the search.

Do you use a list or library in SharePoint?

So the obvious question is, “Shall I use list or library to store documents”? The answer is always the same: Document Library. Many users make the mistake of using a SharePoint List to store documents. The reason for that is because lists allow you to attach documents to the items.

Is the SharePoint document library indexed by SharePoint?

Actually, the list attachments are not indexed by SharePoint. You can use the document set with the SharePoint document library to organize related documents in SharePoint. But in SharePoint lists document set is not available. You can not use the document set in a SharePoint list.

Can you preview a document in a list?

In document library you have Preview option, and in the List since there are only attachments, you cannot preview the files. In Document library you can see the Version history, and in the list you cannot. The NEW button on both apps opens different tasks.