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Card column type in SharePoint List: I really can use your help on this. I have decided, as part of my efforts to solve a different problem, to make a copy of a Microsoft List for a work platform that is not shared as a dashboard or shared area for my company. I am creating a duplicate list from another list that is the production list so that I can experiment with a duplicate one on my… Here, a screenshot is worth one hundred words:
Question: Card Column Type in SharePoint List: How Do We Create It?
I am using an online presence where my username is part of the URL. I am doing this as a test to solve the 404 and 403 errors I am getting.
To duplicate a list, I copied the production list to a local EXCEL file, made a table in that file, and used that to upload the data to a new list. The data types have all been converted to single-line text. Some of the changes to the data types in the column I am allowed to make. But for others, I believe I will have to rename and create a new column from scratch with the proper column data type. I believe I will have to do this with the mysterious “Card” data type. Can anyone help me with this?
In the List that I am creating from the original, the “Card” data type appears something like this:
I am sorry that I had to pixelate this picture, but the point is that the column for “Card” is nothing more than a single line of text that is the name of a picture file.
On the other hand, the Microsoft List that I am copying from has a much more complex class or object for a card that contains a multitude of data. It looks something like this:
When I click on one of the cards, I get this interesting data window on the side:
There are many ways to view the data and its various formatting. I made this quick video about this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFl_mfBirTQ
Please advise. How do I create a card class? There are a couple of paths to take to create a new column, but “Card” does not appear on any of these menus:
Here is another menu of column types. Which one is a card type?
What is card column type in SharePoint Online list and how to create it?
Global SharePoint Diary: After analysis on this subject, as of now, we can say that there isn’t a specific “card column type” in SharePoint Online lists. SharePoint Online primarily uses standard column types such as single lines of text, numbers, choices, dates, times, etc.
However, SharePoint does provide a feature called “Card view” or “Compact list view” that allows you to display list items in a card-like format, which might be what you are referring to. This view is available in modern SharePoint lists and libraries and provides a more visual representation of list items.
To use the card view in a SharePoint Online list, you can follow these general steps:
- Navigate to your SharePoint Online site and open the desired list.
- In the top right corner, you should see options for different views. Select “All Items” or the desired view.
- Once you are in the list view, click on the ellipsis (three dots) on the right side.
- Choose “Compact list view” or “Card view” from the dropdown menu.
- SharePoint will display your list items in a card-like format.
If you are looking for a more customized card-like experience, you might want to explore using PowerApps, which allows you to create custom forms and views for SharePoint lists, including a card-like layout.
Keep in mind that SharePoint and Office 365 tools may have evolved or received updates since my last knowledge update in January 2022, so it’s always a good idea to check the latest Microsoft documentation or the SharePoint Online interface for any changes or new features.
If you find a better answer for this question please add to the comment section. Happy Learning!
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