> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.adalo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.adalo.com/component-basics/connecting-lists-and-forms-to-a-database/creating-a-custom-list.md).

# Creating Custom Lists

If you want increased customization, use simple components to build your own lists and buttons.

*Skill Level: Intermediate*

## Before You Begin

* Should have knowledge of [Databases](/database.md)
* Should have knowledge of [Lists ](/component-basics/connecting-lists-and-forms-to-a-database.md)

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Custom Lists give you access to add Adalo Components to your list items.

Want to add a toggle? You can.\
Want to add an image to your custom list? Go for it!\
Want total power to take over the world? It's on our roadmap. 🚀    
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### Custom Lists

![](https://3467607506-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LhGHkPsv15svPIU5I7C%2F-Liilp7-X1WUa3WV1Pjn%2F-LiilsISjp8qYMyp4HGN%2FGif%201%20Custom%20List.gif?alt=media\&token=3efe7272-4be9-4cfd-b99a-bda162c0b8fb)

To create a custom list, instead of using one of the pre-made list components, build a screen by dragging in the list option from the simple components 

1. Click on the list, then select 'Components' and 'Add Components'
2. Drag in and position new components
3. Change all of the elements of the list to dynamic (using [Magic Text](/component-basics/inserting-dynamic-text.md))

![](https://3467607506-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LhGHkPsv15svPIU5I7C%2F-Liilp7-X1WUa3WV1Pjn%2F-LiimHA-5b0QmNsvds8V%2FGif%202%20Custom%20List%20\(1\).gif?alt=media\&token=79f91d73-e16d-4b95-81f4-9022e017237b)

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Learn about Custom Lists in roughly two minutes.&#x20;
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