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Document libraries are a convenient and useful way to group and share documents for the same purpose (i.e. hiring paperwork, meetings).

To create a new document library, first browse to the main page of your Sharepoint site. Then click on the arrow next to the Site Actions button and click Create.

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This will bring you to a page with many choices. (If you need a more in-depth explanation of what something does, mouse over it.) Click the Document Library page.

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On the next page, you can name and describe your document library as well as specify other options, including the default file format for your document library.

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Once you are satisfied with your changes, click the Create button.

This will bring you to your new document library, where you can start uploading files.

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