How to add bullet points in google slides

Max Chew

When designing slides in Google Slides, bullet points can make your content more digestible, enhance readability, and highlight key points. This tutorial will teach you how to add bullet points to selected text or apply them to entire text boxes.


Method 1: Adding Through the Format Menu

  1. Select the Specific Text or Text Box
    Choose the text or the entire text box where you want to add bullets.
  2. Click on Format
    Navigate to the 'Format' option in the menu.
  3. Choose "Bullets & Numbering"
    Find and select 'Bullets & Numbering' from the options.
  4. Select the Bulleted List Menu
    Click on the 'Bulleted list' menu.
  5. Choose Your Desired Style
    Pick the style you want to apply to your text.

Method 2: Adding via the Top Toolbar

  1. Select the Specific Text or Text Box
    As in the first method, select the text or text box.
  2. Click on the Three Vertical Dots
    In the top toolbar, click on the three vertical dots to reveal more options.
  3. Click on Bulleted List
    Select 'Bulleted list' from the expanded menu.
  4. Choose Your Desired Style
    Apply the bullet style that suits your needs.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts:

For those who prefer using keyboard shortcuts, here's a quick way to add bullets:

  • On Windows: Press Ctrl + Shift + 8
  • On Mac: Press Command + Shift + 8

These methods will help you efficiently add and customize bullet points in your Google Slides presentation.

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