Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Unleashed

Chapter 19. Using Libraries and Lists in SharePoint 2010

In This Chapter

• Empowering Users Through SharePoint 2010 Libraries

• Working with the Other Standard Tools in a Document Library

• Empowering Users Through SharePoint 2010 Lists

Lists and libraries are two fundamental building blocks of a SharePoint 2010 environment and offer the tools that dramatically differentiate SharePoint from a file share. They allow users to manage documents by uploading them to libraries or to manage rows of information in a list—similar to a spreadsheet in many ways—manage versions, alert the user if anything changes, and offer a wide range of other powerful features. The goal of this chapter is to present a high-level overview of the standard tools offered ...