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Create Lists in Reader

In the WordPress.com Reader, you can create custom lists to follow a group of blogs in one place. This guide will show you how to create and share lists.

Create a List in Reader

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To create a custom list of blogs you follow, take these steps:

  1. Log into your WordPress.com account.
  2. Open the Reader by clicking on the reading glasses icon at the top right of the Admin Bar.
  3. Select “Lists” from the options on the left.
  4. Click the “Create new list” option.

On the next screen, fill in the following information to create a list:

  1. Click the button labeled “Save” to create your new list.
Create a list in the Reader

View a Reader List

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After creating a list following the steps in the previous section, your list will now appear under the Lists menu option on the left side of your Reader homepage:

“Professional Blogs” list under Reader Lists section.

Click the list to view posts in the list in chronological order, with the most recent first.

Add to and Edit a Reader List

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To add blogs and make changes to the list, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Reader by clicking on the reading glasses icon at the top right of the Admin Bar.
  2. Select “Lists” from the options on the left.
  3. Click the list you want to edit.
  4. Click the “Edit” button next to the name of the list.
Edit a Reader list.

You can choose from four tabs:

You do not need to be following a blog to add it to a list. Additionally, removing a blog you are following from a list will not remove the blog from your Reader.

Share A Public List

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You can share a list for others to view and subscribe to in their own Reader. View your list in your browser and copy the URL from the address bar at the top of your browser.

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