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Hey there! Welcome back to another podcast session where we dive deep into the realm of Microsoft Lists. Before we embark on this journey, a quick heads-up: there’s a companion blog post that aligns with this podcast, offering a text-based version of the content. This episode, marked as #2, serves as a commentary on that blog post, providing additional insights and perspectives.
Let’s jump into the essence of this podcast, where I’m eager to shed light on the brilliance of Microsoft Lists, especially the free version. It’s worth noting that the free version is accessible with a Microsoft live account – a simple search for “Microsoft live” allows you to create one, akin to a free Google account.
Microsoft Lists, built on the SharePoint platform, distinguishes itself from SharePoint by offering a more user-friendly experience. In this podcast, I’ll share some of its pros, cons, and quirky features. The focus here is on the free version available to anyone with a Microsoft live account.
The beauty of Microsoft Lists lies in its versatility. It serves as a template-based tool, combining robustness with simplicity. In essence, it’s a giant list – think of a to-do list but with additional capabilities. You can utilize it for various purposes, such as maintaining a public to-do list or a bookmark list. While not a social media platform, it provides a means to disseminate information publicly or keep it private.
Personally, I leverage the free version of Microsoft Lists for organizing blog posts, utilizing custom fields to categorize topics and track their status. The ability to have custom fields is a standout feature, allowing for flexibility and efficient organization.
Now, let’s address some limitations. The free version, as of this podcast, has a cap of 50 lists, each containing up to 1500 items and supporting 200 megabytes of attachments. While this makes it unsuitable for heavy media storage, it excels in handling text-based posts. If you’re part of Microsoft 365, the experience is elevated, but that’s a topic for another post.
The podcast also touches on the mobile app available for Microsoft Lists, along with the convenience of templates for tasks like bug tracking, event planning, or managing assets for small businesses. The platform seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Power Automate for added automation without requiring coding skills.
The discussion wraps up by emphasizing the ease of use compared to spreadsheets, making it an ideal solution for collaborative efforts like potlucks or any scenario where simplicity is key.
I encourage you to explore Microsoft Lists, especially the free version – it’s essentially a free database at your disposal. Check out the link in the show notes for a visual walkthrough and screenshots. Give it a shot, and let’s continue this exploration of innovative tools. Stay tuned for the next post. Talk to you later!
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