Display device and method for controlling display device

A method of controlling a display apparatus comprising a display configured to display a screen, a user input unit configured to receive a user input, and a communicator configured to communicate with an external apparatus, the method comprising:

• displaying a plurality of first items representing pieces of content in a first area on the screen;
• listing and displaying a plurality of second items selected based on a first user input among the plurality of displayed first items in a second area on the screen different from the first area;
• changing and displaying a list order of two or more second items selected based on a second user input among the plurality of second items displayed in the second area;
• and
• transmitting a request to the external apparatus to perform predetermined functions according to the list order with respect to pieces of content corresponding to the plurality of second items changed in order in the second area.