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List Markers and Numbering

Lists are one of the most effective ways of directing the reader's attention. When you scroll through a document quickly, the eye is easily drawn to the lists. Listing also gives structure to the text when we use sub-lists. Make use of lists where possible. For example, it is often worth writing instructions in lists.

The Objective

On this page, we format the text in a document using a list that might look like this:

Fonttinimet sisältässä luettelossa jokainen rivi alkaa omalla erillisellä luettelomerkillä.

Accessibility and lists

Lists are a good way to structure information in an accessible way. However, there are a few things to remember here too.

Task: Format the text as a list

You can format the text as a list in two ways: either by typing or by using the ribbon. If you want, you can experiment with formatting by writing.

If you typed in your list entries, your list might look like this. Note also the AutoCorrect Options button next to the last list item.

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List marks by typing

When you start a paragraph with a prefix like “-” and a space or with a number with a period and a space, the paragraph is automatically formatted as a list.

Make a list marker as follows:

	Move the cursor to the beginning of the line.
	Type `-`.
	Type `space`. Now Word automatically formats the line as a list. Also the AutoCorrect Options button will appear.

Checking the list marker

You can verify that it is a list marker from the ribbon. On the **Home** tab, in the **Paragraph** group, the **Bullets** button is highlighted with a dark grey background when the cursor is on a line starting with a list item.

Next, we'll change the list item marker to your preference.

List markers via the ribbon

You can also add a list marker via the checkbox.

Move the cursor to the line where you want to add the list marker, and on the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click on the Bullets button.

Task: Change the list marker used

Change the list marker you want to use. After changing the list marker, the list may look like this: