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Is Microsoft List and SharePoint lists the same thing
I always create SharePoint sites and add SharePoint list. inside the SharePoint lists i add custom content types , create power apps and power automate to automate the lists. now today i came acr...
Microsoft list is essentially the same piece of functionality as a SharePoint list. It has more or less exactly the same capabilities and user interface but is delivered and packaged as a standalone app while a SharePoint list is directly part of SharePoint site.
When you create a list in Microsoft Lists (My Lists) - it is stored in your OneDrive (personal) site
When you create a list in SharePoint site - it is stored in your SharePoint site.
Also, Microsoft Lists has its own dedicated web app and mobile app, that is available via Google Play (Android) and the iOS app store.
Check below links for more information:
- Microsoft Lists – evolving the value of SharePoint lists and beyond
- What is the difference between SharePoint Lists and Microsoft Lists?
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Since lists are created on my Personal space (OneDrive). Does that mean If I leave organization. all of them will be deleted and If I have built something on top of it(PowerApps/PowerAutomate or anything ), it will stop working ?
Yes, when the staff separates from the Organisation, MS will delete the account from Entra ID (Azure AD) within xx (usually 30) days.
Once the account is deleted, any Flow or PA will stop functioning. It's best to ensure that you have shared / added colleagues to your Flow or PA as once it's deleted, MS will then look into the next available account.
If there is none, then it will stop functioning. If there are others, it will use their license and continue operating. We had this problem with our staff as well...
