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Use lists to show steps, action items, or key takeaways in your message. You can start with a new bulleted or numbered list, or you can convert existing paragraphs into a list.

Create a list from existing text

  1. Select the paragraphs you want to change into a list.

  2. On the ribbon, select the Message tab.

  3. In the Basic Text section, select  Bullets button Bullets or Numbering button Numbering to apply that formatting.

    Tip: To apply a particular bullet or numbering style, select the down arrow next to Bullets  The Bullets button includes a down arrow that opens a submenu of style options for bulleted lists. or Numbering  The Numbering button includes a down arrow that opens a submenu of style options for numbered lists., then select the style you prefer.

Create a new list

  1. Put the cursor in an empty paragraph where you want to start your list.

  2. On the ribbon, select the Message tab.

  3. In the Basic Text section, select  Bullets button Bullets or Numbering button Numbering to apply that formatting.

    Tip: To apply a particular bullet or numbering style, select the down arrow next to Bullets  The Bullets button includes a down arrow that opens a submenu of style options for bulleted lists. or Numbering  The Numbering button includes a down arrow that opens a submenu of style options for numbered lists., then select the style you prefer.

  4. When the list is complete, put the cursor at the end of the last list item, then press Enter twice. This action starts a new Normal paragraph without list formatting.

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