How to customize lists in Microsoft word online

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.

To customize lists in word online start by selecting the list. You can then click on Home in the top ribbon and click on bullets or numbers. From the dropdown menu select the format you would like to use. You can also choose to use symbols from the bullets library to mix things up.

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.
• A multi-level list can be created making it easier to categorize information.
• If you want a symbol that’s not on the list you can use the Define New Bullet option.
• You will have a popup menu.

• Here you can choose the font of the symbol and also change the symbol by choosing from a wider list.
• Once you are done customizing the bullets click on Insert.

Adding numbers to lists in Word online

If you want to number the list you can click on the symbol of the number in the Home tab.

• The numbering library has a multi-level option as well. So you can use it if required.
• Other than that you can choose from Numbers, Roman numerals, Letters, and other numbering formats.
• To set a format click on the one you like. It will be added to the word online document.

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How to create and customize a multilevel list in Microsoft Word Online?

Multilevel lists are great when it comes to categorizing data. This section takes you through how to create and customize multilevel lists in Word.

Multilevel lists in Word online

In word online you do not have a separate section for multilevel lists. Here is how you can add them to your document.

• Select the list you have prepared. If you do not have a list you can click on the spot in the document where you want to add the list.

• Click on the Home tab in the top ribbon of the document.
• In Word online you will see two major classifications Numbering and Bullets. Click on either one.
• In the dropdown menu, you will see the Multi-level list option. Click on it to select

Multilevel lists in Word for mac

Multilevel lists are a great addition to documents. Here are the steps to follow to add them and customize them on Mac systems.

• Open the document in the desktop version of Word.
• Select the text in the list already created or click on the spot where you would like to add the list.

• Go to Home in the top ribbon of the document.
• You will see the multilevel list option on the right. Click on it
• You will have a dropdown menu with different formatting options.

• Choose a formatting style from among those listed. If you need to customize your list you can use one of the two options available.
• If you click on and select Define New Multi-level list you will have a popup menu.

• Using this menu you can make format changes to the list. This includes the number style for the different levels, the position, tab stops, etc.
• Once you have specified the changes click on OK.

• The second option on the list is Define new line style.
• You will have a popup menu like this once you click on the option.
• Here again, you have multiple formatting options to choose from. Once you have selected the format click on OK.

Multilevel lists in Word for Windows

To add a multilevel list in a word document while using a windows system here are the steps you can follow.

• Select the list it already typed in or click on the spot where you need to start typing from.
• Click on Home in the top ribbon of the document.
• You will see a number of formatting options and tools. From among these click on and select the Multi-level list option.
• You will have a dropdown menu with different formats to choose from.
• Simply click on the format you would like to use. You can start typing the list. Use Enter to go on to the next line or number on the list.
• If you need additional formatting you can use either Define New Multi-level list or Define new line style. These options have their own popup menus with formatting options to choose from.

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How to create and customize a numbered list in Microsoft Word online?

Numbers are another way of getting lists organized. Here is how you can create and customize lists on Word online by numbering them.

How to create a numbered list on Word online?

Word Online has limited formatting options for creating and customizing lists. Here is how you can create numbered lists.

• Open the document and click on the spot where you need to add the list.

• Click on the Home tab in the top ribbon of the document.
• From the various options click on the numbering option. You will have a drop-down menu.
• Choose from the different formats available.
• You will have a number show up where your cursor is.

If you need to use a keyboard shortcut to add numbering to the list you are working on here are the steps to follow.

• Click on where you need the cursor
• Type 1. and use the space bar.
• This way you will have the 1st number on the list
• You can then use Enter to go to the next number.
• To change the format you will need to select the list > go to the Home tab > and choose the format from the numbering section.
• Once you click on the format you desire, the format of the list will change.

How to create a numbered list on Word for Mac?

While working on the desktop version of Word on your Mac device you will have more formatting options. Here is how you can create and customize lists in Microsoft Word for Mac.

• Move the cursor to where you need to add the list.
• Use the keyboard shortcut 1. and start typing.
• Hit enter to move to the next number / the next line.

If you want to number the list using the top ribbon or you want to customize an existing list here are the steps you can follow.

• Click on the Home tab in the top ribbon of the document.
• Go to numbering and click on the arrow next to the symbol
• You will have a dropdown menu

• Choose a format that you like from the options available.
• If you need further customization click on Define New number format.

• You will have a popup menu with various formatting options.
• Once you have defined specifications click on OK.
• You will now have a customized list added to your document.

How to create a numbered list on Word for Windows?

To add a customized numbered list in Word for Windows here are the steps to follow.

• Open the document you would like to work on and click on the spot where you would like to add the list.
• You can add a numbered list directly from the home tab.
• Click on Home in the top ribbon of the document and then go to the numbering section.
• Here you will have a drop-down menu and several formats to choose from.
• Click on the format you like and it will be added to the document.
• To go to the next number all you need to do is hit enter.
• If additional formatting is required you can add customized numbers using the Define New number format option.
• This way you can create a unique numbering system.
• Click on OK to save changes.

If you need a basic list you can start one using the keyboard shortcut 1. use the space bar and the list will start numbering itself.

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How to add bullets to text in Word online?

Here are the steps to follow if you need to add bullets to a list you are working on.

• Login to word online and open the document you need to add the list to.
• You will need to move the cursor to the place where you need to add the list. This can be done by clicking on the spot or by moving the cursor using the arrow keys.
• Once the cursor is in place type * and use space to start a bulleted list.

Here is how to customize the bullets added to a list or start a new list using the Home tab.

• If you have a list ready select the list. Or move the cursor to the beginning of the list.
• Click on Home in the top ribbon of the document
• Select Bullets
• You will have a drop-down menu.
• Choose the symbol you would like to use.

How to add bullets to text in Word for Mac?

While working on the desktop version of Word online on Mac here are the steps to follow to add bullets to text.

• Select the text that you would like to add bullets to

• Click on Home in the top ribbon of the document
• Go to Bullet and click on the arrow.
• You will have a dropdown menu with options to choose from.

• You can all have a fully customized bullet list by selecting Define New Bulletpoint.

• From the popup menu, you can change the font, size and almost every aspect of the bullets added to the document.
• Click on and select OK after you have made the desired changes.

Bullets can be added to the word document by using the keyboard shortcut * and hitting space. You can go to the next number by using enter.

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How to add bullets to text in Word for Windows?

Here is how you can all bullets to text in a word document on a Windows system. This section also includes How to customize lists in Microsoft word online while working on the desktop application on Windows.

• Select the text that needs to be bulleted.
• Go to Home in the top ribbon of the document.
• Click on Bullets / Bullet points
• You will have a dropdown menu with all the formatting options available.
• Choose the bullets format by clicking on those from the list.
• If you need to customize the bullets click on the Define New Bulletpoint option.
• In the popup menu, you can specify the changes that you would like.
• Once you are happy with the changes click on OK.
• To start a new list with bullets use * followed by a space and you will have basic bullets. These can be customized from the home tab.

How can you make a bulleted list on phones and tablets?

Here is how you can add bullets and numbering to your Word online document on Phones and tablets. This section also looks at How to customize lists in Microsoft word online on phones and tablets.

• Download the word application for Android or iOS from the store.
• You will need to use the office online credentials to access the word online files saved on the drive.
• Locate and open the document you would want to add bullets or numbering to.
• Enable editing
• Go to the editing menu
• Tap on Home in the menu at the bottom of your screen
• You can choose from Bullets and Numbering. Once you tap on your selection you will have an extended menu to choose the format.
• Tap to select the format.
• You can not add a list to the document using the bullets or numbers selected.

Conclusion

This article took you through How to customize lists in Microsoft word online. It also looked at ways in which you can add bullets and numbering to lists while working on Mac and Windows systems along with phones and tablets.

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