Bullets and numbering

Affinity Publisher lets you create simple lists directly from the context toolbar, or by choosing from a preset bullet, number or multi-level list. If you want to go a step further you can create custom list styles by selecting your own glyphs, symbols, numbers and letter formats. You then have the option of replacing an existing preset with your own preset based on your own custom list style.

Lists can be applied to normal text (as local formatting) or to text styles equally.

To create a simple bulleted or numbered list:

With text selected or an insertion point made, do one of the following:
- Select Bulleted List or Numbered List from the context toolbar.
- From the Paragraph panel, select a Type from the Bullets and Numbering section.
- From the Text menu, select one of the List submenu options.
The selected text will be converted to the bulleted or numbered list of your choice.

To create a custom list:

With text selected or an insertion point made:
1. From the Paragraph panel, select a Type from the Bullets and Numbering section.
2. Choose from additional symbols by clicking on the downward arrow in the Text field. You can enter characters and spacing into this field to customize the appearance of your list. Using the More button to the right of this field, you can select from additional glyphs and symbols.
3. The Tab stop and alignment settings allow you to customize the position of your list text.
4. The Name setting lets you name your new list format and set it as a global format which can be used across the document, while the Style setting allows you to associate your list formatting with an existing text style for future use.
Your text will be automatically updated as you make changes via the panel.

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