> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.flowforma.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Views

> Create SharePoint list and library views to sort, filter, and group FlowForma forms, using List, Calendar, Gallery, or Board view layouts for your needs.

You can use views to **display the items** from a **list or library** that are most important to you or that best fit a particular purpose. For example, you can create views of the files in a library that apply to a specific department or the items in a list that were created by a specific person. Views are available for the list or library you create them in. Each list or library has at least one view, based on the type of list or library and the way it was configured. You can modify these views and create new views in a browser.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/flowforma/OEjuPoBy7NiLqjSa/images/product/using-forms/views/views-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEjuPoBy7NiLqjSa&q=85&s=705c6867dab51ca6fcbfa832970cf111" alt="SharePoint list view example" width="1910" height="1003" data-path="images/product/using-forms/views/views-1.png" />

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  **Note**: View functionality is primarily default, out-of-the-box SharePoint functionality. We recommend you follow Microsoft's own documentation for full information on views.
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## View types

Before creating a view, you may want to add columns to the list or library to enable more flexibility for sorting, grouping, and filtering the items in the list or library. For example, people may want to see only the documents in a library that apply to their department or the items in a list sorted by the project number.

If you create views that will be accessed by phones and other mobile devices, you need to consider the capabilities of the mobile devices, or use the FlowForma Mobile App.

When you create a view, you first choose whether you want to base the view on:

### List view

* Displays list items in a standard tabular format (rows and columns), similar to a spreadsheet.
* Ideal for sorting, filtering, and managing data efficiently.
* Best for structured data like tasks, inventory, or logs.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/flowforma/OEjuPoBy7NiLqjSa/images/product/using-forms/views/views-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEjuPoBy7NiLqjSa&q=85&s=a0003aa4da58fb65d36dc74069bf1f99" alt="List view" width="1582" height="379" data-path="images/product/using-forms/views/views-2.png" />

### Calendar view

* Displays list items with date-related information as events in a calendar format.
* Useful for tracking events, deadlines, appointments, or schedules.
* Automatically aligns with start and end date columns in your list.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/flowforma/OEjuPoBy7NiLqjSa/images/product/using-forms/views/views-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEjuPoBy7NiLqjSa&q=85&s=d996c3295e0d1f36d795c5585042d213" alt="Calendar view" width="1584" height="730" data-path="images/product/using-forms/views/views-3.png" />

### Gallery view

* Shows list items in a visually rich format with cards.
* Ideal for showcasing items like photos, product descriptions, or portfolios.
* Highlights key fields for easy viewing and interaction.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/flowforma/OEjuPoBy7NiLqjSa/images/product/using-forms/views/views-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEjuPoBy7NiLqjSa&q=85&s=3af641d4d7fcfa4e468a0cb4f1693e45" alt="Gallery view" width="1583" height="349" data-path="images/product/using-forms/views/views-4.png" />

### Board view

* Displays list items as cards grouped by a selected column, such as "Status."
* Mimics a Kanban-style layout, useful for task tracking or project management.
* Allows drag-and-drop to change groupings dynamically.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/flowforma/OEjuPoBy7NiLqjSa/images/product/using-forms/views/views-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEjuPoBy7NiLqjSa&q=85&s=3ffaff30dabfae58f8da0b86408b0663" alt="Board view" width="1582" height="662" data-path="images/product/using-forms/views/views-5.png" />
