Lists (Bulleted, Numbered & Multilevel)
Learn how to create, customize, and manage bulleted, numbered, and multilevel lists in Microsoft Word.
Video
Watch the lesson video, then complete the reading and challenge.
Lesson Notes
Read through the key concepts before you try the challenge.
Creating a Bulleted List
Bulleted lists are useful when order does not matter. Select your text, then click the Bullets button in the Paragraph group on the Home tab.
Customizing Bullets
You can customize bullets using symbols, fonts, or colors by selecting Define New Bullet from the dropdown menu.
Changing Bullet Color
Bullet colors can be changed independently from text color using the Font option inside Define New Bullet.
Creating a Numbered List
Numbered lists are used when order matters. Select your text and click the Numbering button in the Paragraph group.
Restarting or Continuing Numbering
Right-click a numbered list to restart numbering at 1 or continue numbering from a previous list.
Multilevel Lists
Multilevel lists allow sub-items under main items. Use the Increase Indent and Decrease Indent buttons to change levels.
Knowledge Check
What type of list should you use when the order of items matters?
Practice File
Download this file and follow along with the lesson.
Challenge
Apply what you've learned in this lesson.
Using the provided practice file, complete the following tasks:
- Create a bulleted list.
- Customize the bullet symbol.
- Change the bullet color.
- Create a numbered list.
- Restart numbering.
- Create a multilevel list with at least two levels.