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Managing Lists

Shopping lists are the heart of ShopSync. This guide covers everything about creating, organizing, and managing your lists.

Creating a List

Basic List Creation

  1. Tap the floating action button (+) on the home screen
  2. Enter a list name (e.g., "Weekly Groceries")
  3. Optionally customize:
  4. Color - Choose from 10+ colors
  5. Icon - Select a custom icon
  6. Tap Create

Viewing Lists

Lists are displayed in a card-based layout showing:

  • 📝 List name
  • 🎨 Color indicator
  • 🔢 Total items / Checked items
  • 👥 Shared indicator (if shared)
  • 📅 Last modified (relative time)

Organizing Lists

List Groups

Group related lists together:

  1. Long-press a list
  2. Tap Add to Group
  3. Choose Create New Group or select existing
  4. Name your group
  5. Tap Create

Example Groups:

  • 🏪 Grocery Stores (Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe's)
  • 🏠 Home Projects (Hardware, Furniture, Garden)
  • 🎁 Gift Ideas (Birthday, Christmas, Anniversary)

Sorting Lists

Sort lists by:

  • Name (A-Z or Z-A)
  • Date Created
  • Last Modified
  • Item Count

Sharing Lists

Share lists with family and friends:

  1. Open a list
  2. Tap share icon
  3. Choose sharing method
  4. Send link to collaborators

See Sharing Guide for detailed information.

Deleting Lists

Deleted lists go to the recycle bin for 30 days:

  1. Long-press a list
  2. Tap Delete
  3. Confirm deletion

Restore from Settings → Recycle Bin.

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