Why Use Numbered and Bulleted Lists?

Numbered and bulleted lists are useful formatting tools for setting off lists of information in a document—you've seen plenty of both in this book! Word can automatically create both types of lists. Use bulleted lists for items that consist of related information, but are in no particular order. Use numbered lists for items with a specific order. When you create a numbered or bulleted list, each paragraph is considered a separate list item and receives its own number or bullet.