How can I prevent SharePoint list view threshold errors on large lists?

Short Answer

The 5,000 item view limit in SharePoint can be remediated with indexing, filtered views, and list segmentation.

Best Practices

• Use indexed columns to filter large views.
• Create multiple views for subsets of data.
• Archive older items to secondary lists.
• Enable content pagination and grouping.
• Monitor list growth and plan migrations proactively.

Final Answer

With proper planning and indexing, large lists can remain functional without hitting the threshold limit.

“Segmented lists and indexed views are essential to keeping SharePoint lists scalable.”