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title: "What is the boards list editor?"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/CBCSL/641898178/What%20is%20the%20boards%20list%20editor%3F"
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> Macro (aura-html)

### What is the list editor?

A list presents page properties in a table format.

The **List editor** is used to

- add, remove and edit list columns
- edit list properties including list name
- define filters for the content to be included in the list

![image](media://4873cf95-267e-4370-a7ec-ce54bb518670)

To edit a list the list must have been added with the **Edit list** checked in the list editor. 

![image](media://0b05cfa1-2d10-4b69-a2da-a4e15068956d)

### List filter

The content to be included in the list can be defined in the** Filter** tab in the List editor.

![image](media://e0d2adc7-3a17-4553-8c4e-3c266073be95)

  
The content can be filtered by space, parent, and labels. The search depth in the page tree can also be defined if a parent is specified

### List properties

The list name can be added or edited in the Properties tab of the list editor.

![image](media://3f3cab07-bb60-4e1e-86a0-5376233aa431)

### Editing List column types

Each list column can be configured to be a specific type including label, text input, wiki input, drop-down menu or a page property.

Column values can be added or set as a page property including

- as a linked page
- a link to the draft page
- a user author

![image](media://3444b116-28d4-4dc8-9aec-8659a9b66672)

### Adding and removing list columns

Columns can be added and removed using the list editor.

Choose an existing column heading and select **+** icon.

![image](media://641e5d07-e061-4075-8cc9-36b501ef9881)

The column type is selected from the drop-down menu.

![image](media://5d128b04-8204-4538-a46f-f250a42e434f)

Depending on the column type, the values or type of value must be added.

![image](media://aed1a0db-7d98-43e9-8577-9a94405d1703)

> ℹ️ **Related Links**
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ **Comala Boards Lists**
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ - [Getting Started with Comala Boards Lists](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CBCSL/pages/641962585)
> ℹ️ - [Working with Boards Lists](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CBCSL/pages/642224623)
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ <span style="color: #003366">**Comala Boards**</span>
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ - [Comala Boards User Guide](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CBCSL/pages/642485706)
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ <span style="color: #003366">**Help**</span>
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ - [Contact Support](http://appf.re/support)