# Create List Item extended

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/list-activities/create-list-item-extended/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/list-activities/create-list-item-extended/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity locates a list by its URL and creates a list item. The activity can trigger a create event.

![Create List Item extended activity settings for creating a list item at a given list URL with bulk update](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/create_list_item_extended_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Create a list item with **bulk update** at **this list URL**. **Trigger create event**: No. Store the new list item ID in **variable**.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| bulk update | A bulk update string, containing field names and their respective values.; Format: `[FieldName1]=[Value1] … [FieldNameN]=[ValueN]`; **Note:**; - Use the **vti\_title** field to update the title.; - Use the **ModerationInformation.Status** field to update the content approval status of an item.; - Use the **ModerationInformation.Comment** field to add a comment explaining why the item was approved or rejected.; **Example:**; Description=Test Description; Start Date=2010-12-10T12:30:00; Published=1; Choice=My Choice #3; Lookup=12;#; vti\_title=My Super Title; ModerationInformation.Status=Approved |
| this list URL | The full URL of the list.; **Examples:**; `http://mysharepoint/MyDocs/Shared%20Documents`; ; `http://mysharepoint/Lists/List%20with%20Approve` |
| No | Indicates if the activity triggers an item creation event. Default value is **No**. |
| Variable | Stores the newly created list item ID. |