How to Create Multilevel Lists in Google Docs

How to Create Multilevel Lists in Google Docs

To create a multilevel list like those shown in the picture, follow the steps for the word processor you are using.

  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs
  • OpenOffice Writer

Creating a multilevel list in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, click the multilevel bullet icon under the Home tab, as shown in the picture. Once the list is started, enter each of the list items you want.

To create a sub-item or another level in the list, press the Tab key. Pressing the Tab key again creates another level in the list.

If you want to move a level of the list back a level, press and hold the Shift key and then press the Tab key.

To edit the style of the list item, you can right-click the number or bullet and move to the bullet or number style you want to use.

Creating a multilevel list in Google Docs

In Google Docs, click the bullet or number list icon () at the top of the document. Once the list is started, enter each of the list items you want.

To create a sub-item or another level in the list, press the Tab key. Pressing the Tab key again creates another level in the list.

If you want to move a level of the list back a level, press and hold the Shift key and then press the Tab key .

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