Add bullets to text to make a list in Word for the web

Word for the web supports basic bulleted and numbered lists, but advanced features like multilevel lists and custom styles are only available in the desktop app.

Try it

Turn lines of text into a bulleted list by selecting the text and then clicking Home> Paragraph> Bullets. Each line or paragraph becomes a bullet in the list.

The Paragraph group with bullet and number options highlighted

Tip

Press Enter to move text to its own line, or press Enter twice to end the bulleted list.

Starting with a blank page?

  1. Place your cursor where you want a bulleted list.
  2. Click Home> Paragraph, and then click the arrow next to Bullets. Choose a bullet style and start typing.

Bullet Library drop-down menu

Press Enter every time you want a new bullet, or press Enter twice to end the bulleted list.