How to Work With Lists in Word 2007

Microsoft Word is a multi-faceted business tool to create a detailed document with a number of options in making an outline or lists. A list helps create organization, structure and is a means to easily communicate points. Read on to learn how to work with lists in Word 2007.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Bulleted or Numbered List

1. Open a blank document in Word 2007.

2. Create a bulleted or a numbered list by clicking the bullet format button. Use the default bullet and numbering formats for bulleted lists. Also customize the lists or select various formats from the "Bullet and Numbering" libraries.

3. Type an "*" (asterisk) to begin a bulleted list or start your list by typing "1."

4. Press the space bar or the tab key.

5. Type your organized text following the asterisk or 1.

6. Press enter to create the next line item and let word Word automatically insert the next bullet or numbered item.

7. Finish the list by pressing enter twice or press backspace to clear the final bullet or number in the list.

Multi-leveled List

8. Layout a multi-level list. A multi-level list organizes the list items at various levels instead of one list.

9. Create a multilevel list by clicking at the beginning of where you want the list to start.

10. Click on the home tab in the paragraph group.

11. Click the arrow which is next to the "Multi-level List."

12. Select a multi-level list style in the gallery selection of various styles.

13. Type your detailed list and then press the tab key or press "Shift + Tab" to change levels.