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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?
MrCharlesJenkins
Mar 17, 2025Iron Contributor
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.