{"id":21117,"date":"2025-05-07T19:55:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/?post_type=article&#038;p=21117"},"modified":"2025-12-19T15:52:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:22:50","slug":"how-to-configure-a-list-using-form-2-0","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/article\/how-to-configure-a-list-using-form-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Configure a List using Form 2.0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we will help you understand how to configure a List using Forms 2.0.<\/p>\n<table style=\"line-height: 10px; height: 77px; width: 99.2704%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 108px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 77px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Skip Ahead to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"#Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"#ConfiguringList\">Configuring a List\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"#MasterList\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"#FormvsList\">Behavior Differences: Form vs. List<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><a id=\"Introduction\"><\/a><a href=\"#AdditionalResources\">Additional Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"779deaf5-9afa-4fd8-a35e-00c797e2f626\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"565\">A <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"37\">List<\/strong> is ideal if you want to display multiple records in a table-like format, making it perfect for use cases like an Employee List, Inventory Table, or Project Task Tracker. A List form is typically used for viewing, referencing, or reporting data without involving any workflow or execution. It functions similarly to a digital spreadsheet, where users can easily browse, search, and filter large datasets. Lists are designed to provide an overview of information, making it easy for users to quickly find and reference records.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a id=\"ConfiguringList\"><\/a>Configuring a List<\/h2>\n<p>To configure a Form, navigate to the required project &gt; <b>Configure <\/b><strong>&gt;<\/strong> <b>Forms 2.0<\/b>. Once you open the Forms 2.0 screen, perform the following steps to create a Form:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the <b>CREATE FORM<\/b> button.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <b>Get Started<\/b> button.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21119 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/List-1024x603.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/List-1024x603.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/List-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/List-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/List-1536x905.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/List-2048x1206.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"730\">Type<\/strong> of form, which can be:\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"809\"><strong>Form Type (Standard Form):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"809\">A Form is a traditional, standalone structure used to collect and organize data. It includes multiple fields and blocks that can be customized and configured.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"809\">All configuration options are available when defining a form of this type, such as Menu Position, Form Color, Visibility Preferences, Time Tracking, and Percent Completion.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"809\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong> A User Registration Form, Project Form, or Contact Form, where various fields like text boxes, drop-downs, checkboxes, etc., are used to gather user input.<br \/>\n<em>To learn more about configuring a Form type, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/article\/how-to-configure-a-list-using-form-2-0\/\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"809\"><strong><strong>List Type (List Form):<\/strong><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"809\">A <strong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1033\">List<\/strong> is a simplified and structured form type for handling specific data sets, where each entry (or row) represents a unique data item. It is often used for forms where the goal is to manage multiple items in a list format (e.g., items in inventory or tasks in a project).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"809\"><strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1700\">Examples<\/strong>: A Task List, Priority List, or Inventory List, where each row represents an individual task, priority, or item with minimal data input.<br \/>\n<em>If you select List type, follow steps 4 to 8 below:<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Enter the details such as the Form name, its short abbreviation (used for the generation of ID), and a description of the form.<\/li>\n<li>Click the\u00a0<b>NEXT<\/b>\u00a0button.<\/li>\n<li>Select the template for the Form. For now, you can create a form from scratch.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21129 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Template-1024x603.png\" alt=\"Custom Form Templates\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Template-1024x603.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Template-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Template-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Template-1536x905.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Template-2048x1207.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the required layout for the form. You can create a form from a blank template.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21128 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Layout-1024x603.png\" alt=\"From Layout\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Layout-1024x603.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Layout-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Layout-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Layout-1536x905.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Layout-2048x1207.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click the\u00a0<b>CONFIGURE<\/b> button.<br \/>\nAfter you click the\u00a0<b>CONFIGURE<\/b> button, you can configure your form. By default, the Name and ID are the two fields included in every form. You can select some more predefined (common) fields such as Due Date, Description, Priority, etc.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18908 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Common-Fields-3-1024x603.png\" alt=\"Common Fields\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Common-Fields-3-1024x603.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Common-Fields-3-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Common-Fields-3-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Common-Fields-3-1536x905.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Common-Fields-3.png 1918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nTo select the predefined fields, select the required fields and click the <b>SAVE<\/b>\u00a0button. To avoid these fields, click the\u00a0<b>CANCEL<\/b>\u00a0button. The default form is displayed with the form name, Name, and ID fields. Now you can configure your form\u2019s field segments, fields, tabs, subblocks, and buttons as per the requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please note that when a form is published with <strong>Type = List<\/strong>, it does not appear in the main workspace menu. Instead, its instances are managed through a menu: <strong>Lists 2.0<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><a id=\"FormvsList\"><\/a>Behavior Differences: Form vs. List<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 98.6141%; height: 220px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 33.2888%; height: 20px;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 28.6042%; height: 20px;\">Form Type: Form<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 55.6458%; height: 20px;\">Form Type: List<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2888%; text-align: left;\">Use<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.6042%; text-align: left;\">Use &#8220;Form&#8221; when you want users to enter or view one record at a time\u2014ideal for detailed data entry such as a Purchase Order, Leave Request, or Incident Report. Forms are best suited for work that needs to be tracked, managed, and executed as a task or part of a workflow. These records can later be visualized using tools like a Kanban board or timeline view, enabling better status tracking and team collaboration.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.6458%; text-align: left;\">Use &#8220;List&#8221; when you want to display multiple records in a table-like format\u2014ideal for overviews like a List of Employees, Inventory Table, or Project Task Tracker. A List form is used when the data is primarily for viewing, referencing, or reporting, and there is no workflow or execution involved. Think of it as a digital spreadsheet where users can quickly browse, search, or filter through large sets of information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2888%; text-align: left;\">Tabs<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.6042%; text-align: left;\">All Tabs + Custom tabs supported<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.6458%; text-align: left;\">Only <strong>Details<\/strong>, <strong>System Fields<\/strong>, <strong>Activity Logs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.2888%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Blocks<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.6042%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">All block types<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.6458%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Only <strong>Field Segment<\/strong> and <strong>Tags<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.2888%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Add Tab option<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.6042%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Available<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.6458%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 40px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.2888%; height: 40px; text-align: left;\">Advanced Config (color, visibility, etc.)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.6042%; height: 40px; text-align: left;\">Supported<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.6458%; height: 40px; text-align: left;\">Not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.2888%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Sub-blocks<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.6042%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Supported<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.6458%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Not supported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.2888%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">To-Do Tab<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.6042%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Supported<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.6458%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Not supported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.2888%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Post-Publish Location<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.6042%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Visible under the selected menu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 55.6458%; height: 20px; text-align: left;\">Appears as an instance in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/article\/configuring-lookup-fields-with-lists-2-0\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Lists 2.0<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><a id=\"AdditionalResources\"><\/a>Additional Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/article\/how-to-use-form-2-0-configuration\/#UnderstandingFormLayout\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding block types<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2646\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/article\/how-to-use-form-2-0-configuration\/#UnderstandingFormLayout\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\" data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2646\">Learn about different block types<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2672\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/article\/how-to-use-form-2-0-configuration\/#Tabs\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\" data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2672\">Add tabs to a form<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2708\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/article\/how-to-use-form-2-0-configuration\/#FieldSegments\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\" data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2708\">Add field segments to a List<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2735\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/article\/how-to-use-form-2-0-configuration\/#FieldTypes\" class=\"\" data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2735\">Explore field types<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/article\/how-to-use-form-2-0-configuration\/#FieldTypes\" class=\"\" data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2735\"><\/a><strong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2748\">Note:<\/strong> Features in the <strong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2769\">List<\/strong> type are limited compared to the <strong data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2808\">Form<\/strong> type.<\/p>\n<div class=\"helpful-block-content wth-theme-thumbs\" data-title=\"\" >\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"wth-title\">Was this helpful?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a data-post=\"21117\" data-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.nimblework.com\/knowledge-base\/nimble\/article\/how-to-configure-a-list-using-form-2-0\/\" data-post-title=\"How to Configure a List using Form 2.0\" data-response=\"1\" href=\"#\" class=\"wth-green-btn icon-thumbsup\">Yes<\/a>&nbsp; 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