Keep reading to learn how to add bullet-point lists to a Google Slides presentation and get them to look the way you want.
How to Add Bullet Points to Google Slides on the Web
The web version of Google Slides is accessible via the official Google Slides website on any internet web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Mozilla Firefox.
Open a Google Slides presentation and select the text area where you want to place a bullet point list. Press More (the ellipsis icon) in the toolbar. Select the Bulleted lists symbol. Alternatively, you can also use the Ctrl+Shift+8 keyboard shortcut to begin a bullet list in Google Slides. The first bullet point appears in the selected text field in Google Slides. Type any word or phrase you want, and then press Enter on the keyboard to create a second item in the list.
How to Make Bullet Points in Google Slides on iOS
The official Google Slides iOS app is available for free from the App Store and works on Apple’s iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad smart devices.
Open the Google Slides app on your iOS device and open the presentation you want to edit. You can do a two-finger pinch on the screen to zoom in and out of a slide. This is particularly useful on smaller devices such as an iPod touch or iPhone. Double-tap in the text area where you want to place a bullet to select it. Tap the bullet point icon on the toolbar to place the first bullet in the text box. Type your chosen word or phrase and then tap Return on the keyboard to move to the next line and begin another entry. When you’re finished with your list, tap the check mark in the top left corner. Tap the area outside of the slide to view it without any editing guides.
How to Make Bullet Points in Google Slides on Android
Google Slides is available as an app for Android smartphones and tablets and is free to download from the Google Play Store.
Open the Google Slides app on your Android device and tap the project you want to edit. Locate the text area where you want to place a bullet point list and double-tap to select it. From the toolbar, tap the bullet point list icon to create the first entry. All edits to Google Slides save automatically in the background so you don’t need to manually save after making changes. Type the text for the first point in the list and tap Enter on the keyboard to begin the second item. Repeat until you’ve completed your list. When you’ve added all the points to the list, tap the blue checkmark in the top-left corner. Tap outside of the slide to remove all visual guides.
How to Add a Bullet Point List Within a Bullet Point List
Adding mini lists inside of a main bullet point list can be a great way to organize different points or subjects and make your presentation easier to understand for the viewer. Here’s how to do it on the web, iOS, and Android.
Web: To make a mini list within the main list in the web version of Google Slides, simply tap the Tab key when starting a new point. Double-tap Enter to return to the main list of bullet points. iOS: To create a list within a list on the Google Slides iOS app, tap in the indent icon next to the bullet point icon in the toolbar while typing. It’s the one that looks like a triangle pointing to the right of three horizontal lines sandwiched between two larger lines. To return to the main list, tap the indent icon that has the triangle pointing to the left. Android: The Google Slides app on Android also allows for mini lists to be created within the main list. While typing in the main list, tap the indent icon in the toolbar with the triangle pointing to the right. Tap the indent icon pointing to the left to go back to the main list.
Can I Make a Numbered List in Google Slides?
In addition to bullet-point lists, Google Slides also supports numbered lists and a variety of other list styles. The numbered list icon is typically located next to the bullet point list icon on the toolbar when a text area is selected or you are actively typing.
Do Google Slides Lists Work in Microsoft PowerPoint?
All formatting made within Google Slides, including bullet point lists, is fully compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint. Adding bullet points or numbered lists to a Google Slides presentation shouldn’t cause any formatting errors or glitches when converting to a PowerPoint file.
How to Use Bullet Points in Google Slides Presentations
Bullet point lists can be useful in a presentation when you need to convey a lot of information at once in an easy-to-understand and quick-to-read style that doesn’t necessarily rank ideas in order of importance or value.
Here are some examples of topics where bullet point lists can come in handy:
Ingredients in a food recipe. Side effects of medication. Compatible or incompatible hardware. A shopping list. Main points to remember from a speech. A list of examples such as this one.
Here are some situations where numbered lists might work better:
A series of instructions or steps. A ranking of importance or value. When communicating a specific order of events.
Give it a try and make your point in a crisp, clear way.
