Lists in Word 365
Customizing multilevel lists
You can customize an existing multilevel list (see
how to create a multilevel list)
or apply your specifications to the format using the Define new Multilevel list dialog box.
Customizing bulleted lists
You can customize an existing bulleted list (see
how to create a bulleted list)
or apply your own specifications to the bullets format using the Define New Bullet dialog box.
Creating bulleted lists
Bulleted lists, also named as unordered lists, are usually used for listing objects,
comparable actions, etc. for which order is not important. Unlike a numbered list, all elements of an
unordered list are separated by the same symbols, bullets.
Creating numbered lists
Numbered lists are similar to bulleted lists, except that instead of bullets, Word places sequential
numbers in the front of the first line. This feature is handy because if you add a paragraph in the middle
of a numbered list or rearrange the order of the paragraphs in a list, Word automatically renumbers the
paragraphs so that they retain their sequence.
How to create a list with restarting and continuing numbering
You can tell Word to start from any number you prefer, restart numbering from 1, or continue numbering.
Creating a multilevel list
Multilevel lists can contain
numbered lists
and bulleted lists.
Automatic lists are a handy feature because if you add a paragraph in the middle of a numbered list or
rearrange the order of the items in a list, Word automatically renumbers the paragraphs so that they retain
their sequence.
Customizing numbered lists
If you need to customize an existing numbered list (see
how to create a numbered list) or apply your
specifications to the number format, use the Define New Number Format dialog box.
How to create a numbering AA, AB, AC... instead of AA, BB, CC... in Word
Unfortunately, Word doesn't propose the option to change the pre-defined numeration AA, BB, CC...
to the AA, AB, AC... as it required for different cases. This tip proposes step by step guide how
to create the necessary numeration AA, AB, AC, etc.:
How to create captions for equations
When you add formulas to your document, it may need to add captions - auto-numbered on the
same line as equation right justified. It is easy to add captions for the equation:
Tabulation or next level in the numbered list
By default, when you create a numbered or bulleted list in Word, you can press Tab and
Shift+Tab to increase or decrease the numbering level: