Adding Columns to Document Libraries

ARTICLE SUMMARY

This article explains how a use can add columns to document libraries on a SharePoint site. 

What is Metadata?

Metadata is simply information about a file, article, or object.

Click here to read our Help Centre article that explains what Metadata is in detail, why we use it, and Metadata versus folders.

Adding Columns

1. Direct to the SharePoint site and document library that you wish to add a column to.

2. Select the '+ Add Column' button and chose which type of column you would like to add.

3. Once you have chosen what kind of column to add, fill out the drop-down table with the appropriate information.

4. Press 'Save' to finish.