What are SharePoint Content Types ?

SharePoint Content Types

A content type is a reusable collection of metadata (columns), workflow, behavior, and other settings for a category of items or documents in a Microsoft SharePoint list or document library.
Define the attributes of the particular list or library. A content type is a reusable collection of settings you want to apply to a certain category of content.

Features of content types

• The columns (metadata) that you want to assign to the type.
• The document template that you want to apply to new items (available for document content types only).
• Custom New, Edit, and Display forms.
• Workflows for items of the content type.
• Custom solutions or features.
• Information management policies.
• Document Information Panels, which you can then use in compatible Microsoft Office programs.
• The document conversions for items of the content type (available for document content types only).

Types of Content Types

• Discussion Board
• Announcements
• Event Calendar
• Issue Tracker
• Photo Gallery
• Asset Library
• Link List
• Tasks
• Survey
• System Page
• Item
• Video
• Document
• System
• WebPart Page
• Page Layout