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Modifying bullets and numbering

HTML provides some control over numbering and bullet styles in lists. For numbered lists, the number format (e.g., 1-2-3 or I-II-III) can be changed for the whole list or for individual items. Also, the starting number of a numbered list can be changed, and the number sequence can be reset at any point in the list. For bulleted lists, the bullet style can be changed from the default disc to a square or a circle.

To change between bulleted and numbered lists:

1. Select the entire list.
2. On the Home menu, go to the Paragraph group, and click (Bulleted List) or (Numbered List).

To change the number format or bullet type of a list:

1. Select the entire list.
2. Right-click and click List Properties.
3. Click the Style box and select a bullet type or number format.

To change the number format or bullet type of a single list item:

1. Place the insertion point in the desired list item.
2. Right-click and click List Properties.
3. Click the Style box and select a bullet type or number format.

To change the starting number of a numbered list:

1. Select the entire list.
2. Right-click and click List Properties.
3. Enter a number in the Start at box.

To reset the numbering sequence within a numbered list:

1. Place the insertion point in the desired list item.
2. Right-click and click List Properties.
3. Enter a number in the Start at box.

Cascading style sheets offer greater control over bullet and number styles for lists and list items than HTML alone does. See “list-style” in the CSS reference for more information.

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Modifying bullets and numbering