CCNC/CCNC Module 6/Text and Text Formating/Subsection 4 Bulleted and Numbered Lists

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Bulleted and Numbered Lists

You can create two different types of lists in Impress: Bulleted lists and numbered lists. Bulleted and numbered lists help a reader to simplify steps or items. Teachers often use bulleted lists to highlight important pieces of their modules. Manuals often include numbered lists to hightlight step-by-step instructions.

  • A bullet is usually a black circle but it can be any other symbol used to highlight items in a list.
  • Use bullets to list items that do not have to be in any particular order.
  • Use numbers (or letters) when information has to be in a certain order.

You can use the default Bullets and Number settings by clicking on the appropriate button on the Formatting toolbar. Impress provides several bulleted-list template slides that you can incorporate into your presentation.

Bullets.gif You can use these slides or create new slides on your own.

Creating a Bulleted List

To Create a Bulleted List, Follow the Steps Below:

  • Highlight the text that you want to convert into a bulleted list.
  • Click the Bullets button on the Formatting toolbar.

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Formatting a Bulleted List

Any list of items that you create in Impress can be converted into a bulleted list by using the Format menu.

To Format a Bulleted List, Follow the Steps Below:

  • Highlight the text that you want to convert into a bulleted list.
  • Click on Format Numbering/Bullets on the menu bar.


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  • Click the Bullets tab on the Numbering/Bullets dialog box.

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  • If you would rather use bullet graphics instead of the black circle or other standard bullets, click the Graphics tab on the Numbering/Bullets dialog box.

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  • Click to select a bullet style from the examples that are displayed in either the Bullets tab or the Graphics tab of the Numbering/Bullets dialogue box.
  • Click the OK button.
  • To create a line break between items in a bulleted or numbered list, place your cursor where you want the line break and press Shift + Enter.

Creating and Formatting a Numbered List

Impress also gives you different options for formatting a numbered list.

To Format a Numbered List, Follow the Steps Below:

  • Highlight the text that you want to convert into a numbered list and select the appropriate numbered list, following the steps as shown above.