Skip to main content

Create a document library in SharePoint

Use the following steps to create a document library in SharePoint. Create a document library in SharePoint to securely store files where you and your co-workers can find them easily, work on them together, and access them from any device at any time. SharePoint team sites include a document library by default, however, you can add additional document and other libraries to a site as needed.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Select Settings 
    SharePoint 2016 Settings button on title bar.
    , and then select Site contents.
  2. Select add an app.

  3. Select the library type you want (document, form, picture, and so on).

         

          If you don't see the one you want, in the search box, enter a keyword,  and select search 

Search box magnifying glass icon
.

      4. In the Name field, enter a title.

         You can also select Advanced Options and enter a Description. Depending on the type of library, you can add versioning and other features.

       

     5. Click Create.




JavaScript errors detected

Please note, these errors can depend on your browser setup.

If this problem persists, please contact our support.