> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xdr-5.x/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/investigate-and-respond-to-cases/automation/lists/create-a-list.md).

# Create a list

To create a Text, Markdown, HTML, CSS, or JSON list type:

1. Go to Settings → Configurations → Object Setup → Lists → Add a List.
2. Enter a name for the list.
3. From the list, select the Content Type.
4. Set Permissions for the list. By default, all roles can read and edit the list. You can instead choose specific roles to have read only or read and edit access.

   If you intend to use the list as part of an Automation Exclusion Policy, we recommend choosing specific roles for read and edit access. For more information on using lists in exclusion policies, see [Manage automation exclusion policies](/cortex-xdr-5.x/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/investigate-and-respond-to-cases/automation/manage-automation-exclusion-policies.md).
5. Add content as required. For an example of a JSON list and how to use it, see [Use cases: JSON lists](/cortex-xdr-5.x/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/investigate-and-respond-to-cases/automation/lists/use-cases-json-lists.md).
6. To save, do one of the following:
   * Click Save.
   * Click Save Version to save your changes in Version history for all Lists. This allows you to revisit and restore previous versions.

If you want to edit a list from a content pack, you need to duplicate or detach a list. Detached lists do not receive updated content in subsequent Cortex XDR content releases. To retain an updated list, reattach it.


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