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Create SharePoint list

This activity creates a new SharePoint list or document library using the specified template.

Create SharePoint list activity settings for creating a new list or document library from a template

SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase

Create a new list titled this title at parent site URL, using this template, with description this description, display on Quick Launch Yes, and store list URL in variable.

Parameters

ParameterDescription
this titleThe title of the new list. The maximum length is 255 characters.
parent site urlOptional. The complete URL where the list should be created, or leave empty to create the list in the current site.; Example: http://server01
this templateSpecifies the name of the list template to be used for the new list.
this descriptionOptional. Description of the new list.
display on QuickLaunchYes if the list should appear on the Quick Launch area of the homepage; otherwise, No.

Enumerates all list templates with PowerShell

PowerShell command listing all available SharePoint list template names

$listTemplates | Select Name;
Updated on August 12, 2026