• Bullet points can showcase the highlights and essential aspects without making the document verbose.
  • Open your document and choose from the Bullet List icons in the top Menu Bar.
  • To customize bullet points, right-click on the top of your bullets and check the additional options to customize.

Add Custom Bullet Points in Google Docs on Desktop

Using Google Docs in a web browser on a desktop is convenient for working on a document. For example, content writers can easily write and share their drafts via Google Docs. Business professionals get access to ready-to-use templates in Google Docs. You can also create documents and collaborate with your peers to track changes .

When presenting your content in an organized manner, bullet points can showcase the highlights and important aspects without making the document verbose.

Step 1: Visit Google Docs and sign in to your account.

Step 2: Once the page loads, click on New Document . You can also choose to edit from Recent Documents .

Step 3: Place the cursor in the document where you want to add bullet points.

Step 4: Look for the three icons at the top-right menu bar above your page.

  • The first option lets you add a Checklist.
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  • The second option lets you add a Bulleted List. Click the icon and choose from the default bullet designs.
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  • The third option lets you add a Numbered List. Click the icon to choose from the default bullet designs.
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Step 5: After selecting your design, start adding your bullet points to the page.

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Step 6: Once done, press Command/Control + S to save changes.

Customize Bullet Points in Google Docs on Desktop

Step 1: Bring your mouse pointer to the top of the previously created bullet points .

Step 2: Click to select them and right-click to reveal additional options.

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Step 3: Click on More Bullets .

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You will now see a dialog box with various options for bullet point design. You can even draw a bullet point design using a stylus.

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Step 4: Select a bullet point design . The newly selected design will appear on your page.

Step 5: Press Command/Control + S to save changes.

Add Custom Bullet Points in Google Docs on Mobile

The Google Docs app and other Google Productivity Suite apps are available to download for Android and iPhone. When you have to edit your documents on the go, the Google Docs app works perfectly. Ensure that you have a strong internet connection to access your synced documents. Make sure to use the latest version of Google Docs on your device.

Follow these steps to add bullet points. The steps remain the same for Android and iPhone users.

Step 1: Open the Google Docs app on your Android or iPhone.

Step 2: Open a New Document or access a previous one you want to edit.

Step 3: Tap the Pencil icon at the bottom right to edit your document.

Step 4: Place the cursor in the document where you want to add bullet points.

Step 5: Tap the Font icon at the top right and select the Paragraph tab .

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Step 6: Tap to add Bulleted List or Numbered List to your document.

  • If you select Bulleted List , tap the encircled arrow icon to reveal more bullet point design options.
  • If you select Numbered List , tap the encircled arrow icon to reveal more bullet point design options.
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Step 7: Select the design and add bullet points to the document.

Step 8: Tap the blue arrow icon at the top-left corner to save changes.

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