List Formatting – Healthicity Support

The List Formatting options allow users to create and customize bulleted, numbered, and multilevel lists. Lists help organize content, improve readability, and present information in a structured format.

Follow the steps below to access list formatting options.

Place the cursor within an existing list or select the text you want to format as a list.
Click the Home tab.
Select one of the following options:
- Bullets
- Numbering
- Multilevel List
Click the drop-down arrow next to the selected option to view available settings.
Refer to the desired section and follow the instructions:
Once all changes are complete, continue editing the document.

Create a Bullet or Number List

Follow the steps below to create a bulleted or numbered list.

Place the cursor where you want to start the list.
Click the Home tab.
Select Bullets or Numbering.
Optionally, click the drop-down arrow to choose a list style.
Enter the list items and press Enter to create additional items.

ℹ️ Notes

Type 1., 1), -, or * followed by a space to automatically create a list.

Create a Multilevel List

Follow the steps below to create a multilevel list:

Select a list item.
Click Multilevel List on the Home tab.
Choose the desired list style.
Use Tab to move to the next level.
Use Shift + Tab to return to the previous level.
You can also use Increase Indent and Decrease Indent to adjust list levels.

Change List Levels

The Change List Levels option allows users to create nested lists and organize content into multiple levels of hierarchy.

Steps to Change a List Level:

Select the list item you want to modify.
Click the Bullets, Numbering, or Multilevel List drop-down menu on the Home tab.
Select Change List Level.
Choose the desired list level.
You can also use the Increase Indent and Decrease Indent options on the Home tab to adjust list levels.

ℹ️ Notes

Changing the list level affects the indentation and hierarchy of the selected list item.

Combine or Separate Lists

Combine Lists

Right-click the first item of the second list.
Select Join to Previous List.

Separate Lists

Right-click the list item where the new list should begin.
Select Separate List.

Continue Numbering or Set a Numbering Value

Continue Numbering

Right-click the first item of the second list.
Select Continue Numbering.

Set a Numbering Value

Right-click the list item.
Select Set Numbering Value.
Enter the required value and click OK.

Change List Settings

Users can customize the appearance of bulleted and numbered lists.

Setting	Description
Bullet/Type	Select a bullet character or numbering style.
Alignment	Align bullets or numbers to the left, center, or right.
Size	Change the bullet or number size.
Bold/Italic	Apply emphasis formatting.
Color	Change the bullet or number color.
Preview	Review changes before applying them.

Change Multilevel List Settings

Users can customize each level of a multilevel list.

Setting	Description
Type	Select a numbering style or bullet character.
Alignment	Adjust the alignment of bullets or numbers.
Size	Change the bullet or number size.
Color	Apply a custom color.
Start At	Set the starting number for a level.
Restart List	Restart numbering for the selected level.
Text Indent	Configure spacing between the list character and text.
Follow Number With	Choose a tab, space, or no separator after the number.

💡 Workflow Tips

Use bulleted lists for general information and numbered lists for sequential steps.
Use multilevel lists to organize complex information into a clear hierarchy.
Apply consistent numbering styles throughout the document for a professional appearance.
Use custom numbering values when continuing numbered content across sections.
Preview list formatting changes before applying them to the document.

📄 Learn More

To learn about line and paragraph spacing options, refer to the Line Spacing Options article and follow the instructions.