Last updated Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at 10:33 a.m. This article is based on legacy software. PowerPoint allows you to apply bullets or numbering to text in any text box. These features can help you organize your presentation's lists, steps, and instructions. Understanding Bullets, Numbering, and List Levels Bullets and numbering allow you to organize text in lists. Bullets are useful for unordered lists in which each item is not significantly more important than others. Numbering is
useful for lists in which each item is part of a sequence of steps and ought to be followed in that order. By using list levels, you can organize bullets and numbering into categories. List levels can express categories through any combination of indentation, font size, and bullet styles or list styles. EXAMPLE: The lists below are examples of bulleted and numbered lists. Each list has three list levels: The bulleted list's first list level is represented by a filled-in bullet, the second
with a blank bullet, and the third with a square bullet. The numbered list's first list level is represented by arabic numerals, the second by alphabet, and the third by roman numerals. List items on the first list level (e.g., Core classes, Are you a citizen of the United States?) are categories of items on the second list level (e.g., Engl 210, Do you currently reside in either Wisconsin or Minnesota?), and are expressed through indentation and bullet or list styles. Also, in these examples, list items on the third list level (e.g., Select from 484... 468, If yes, what city do you live in?) cannot be understood alone without the context of the second list level item above them. These two lists are organized by their bullets or numbering, and are categorized by their list levels. Applying Bullets and NumberingCreating bulleted or numbered text is simple. If you create a new slide that contains a text box, it may have bullets automatically formatted for you.
Adjusting List LevelsComplete the following steps to adjust list levels.
Accessing the Bullets and Numbering Dialog BoxThe Bullets and Numbering dialog box will be the most helpful tool you can use for formatting bullets or numbering. With it, you can change the style of your bullets or numbering, as well as change their size and color.
Formatting BulletsIf you are using a slide theme, PowerPoint will apply the theme's preformatted bullet styles to your presentation. Despite the slide theme, you can change these styles to your preference. Applying Preformatted Bullet Styles
Applying a Picture Bullet
Applying Bullet Styles from the Symbols Gallery
Formatting NumbersIf you are using a slide theme, PowerPoint will apply the theme's preformatted number styles to your presentation. Despite the slide theme, you can change these styles to your preference.
Was this article helpful? Yes No View / Print PDFWhat is the importance of using bullet in a slide?Using bullet points is a good way to create a balance between the visual and text elements of your PowerPoint presentation. They help in making slides visually appealing and add a dimension of design into the text, all while conveying the same message as a lengthy, text-heavy slide—but in fewer words.
What is the benefit of having a bullet list?Using Bullet Points Helps Clarify Writing
If used correctly, bullet points can act as a point of entry for readers, a form of emphasis, or a way to denote importance. They can break up long paragraphs of text and add variety to a body of work while providing your reader with easy reference to quick information.
Why should you limit bullet points and text in a slide presentation?One of the easiest ways to kill a presentation – and your audience's attention span – is slide after slide of bulleted lists. And while bullet points are often a great way to organise information, it's actually been proven that they prevent our brains from retaining information properly.
What is a bullet point in PowerPoint?In PowerPoint, add bullets to a list of text items to emphasize the key points of information. For a list to be most effective, you'll keep it moderate in length, and the list items will be brief and scannable.
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