Lists are a standard part of getting things done and assimilating data. It is handy when working on projects or while researching something. In Word, there are two main classifications of lists, ones that are numbered and those that are bulleted. This tutorial article will take you through how to customize lists in Microsoft word online.
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How to customize lists in Microsoft word online
If you have a list added to your Word online document or you need to add a list to your document, here are the steps you can follow to customize it. We look at this in two parts. One would be adding the list and the other customizing it.
To add a list here are the steps to follow.
- Login to Word online and open the document you would like to add the list to.
- Click on the spot in the document where you need the list. This way the cursor will move to where you need to start typing.
- You can now start typing the list. To add numbers use 1. as a keyboard shortcut. If your list is in bullets use * and start typing.
- Every Enter you hit will add to the count.
How to customize lists in Microsoft word online by adding numbers
You can use the top ribbon to add numbers and bullets to the list. Here is how it’s done.
- After moving the cursor to where you need the list click on Home in the top ribbon.
- If you need numbers, click on the arrow near the numbering symbol. If bullets are something you require select bullets.
- The arrow under bullets will give you a list of symbols to choose from. You can click on the symbols you like and add them to the document.
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