Format List items in Microsoft Word

There are many ways to format list items in Microsoft Word incorrectly – this post will cover the right ways to do it!

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The type of list that you choose is important! A bulleted list or unordered list is used for items that have no particular order. These could be things like items to get at a grocery store. For example:

• Milk
• Bread
• Eggs

Whereas, numbered list items should be used when the order is important. For example:

1. Get into your car
2. Turn it on
3. Drive to the store

If a list is not structured appropriately then there is a high chance that anyone using a screen reader will have difficulty engaging with the content.

How to apply a list item in Microsoft Word

1. Select the text that you want to make into a list.
2. Then, on the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, select the Number or Bullets list icon.

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