M365 Word - Create a bulleted or numbered list

Create a list

To start a numbered list, type 1, a period (.), a space, and some text. Word will automatically start a numbered list for you.

Type* and a space before your text, and Word will make a bulleted list.

To complete your list, press Enter until the bullets or numbering switch off.

Create a list from existing text

1. Select the text you want to change into a list.

2. Go to Home> Bullets or Home> Numbering.