Using bullets for your list items keeps your document nice and neat. Whether you use dots, dashes, or even images, we’ll show you how to add bullets in Apple Pages and customize them, too.
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Mac, iPhone, or iPad
Apple Pages
Add bullets in Pages on Mac
You can add bullets as you create your list or after you insert your list items. Let’s start with adding bullets as you go.
Step 1:Place your cursor in the document where you want your first list item.
Step 2:Select theFormatbutton on the top right to open the sidebar.
Step 3:Expand theBullets & listssection using the arrow on the left.
Step 4:Use the drop-down list immediately to the right to pick your list style. You can choose from options like simple bullets, dashes, or even images.
Step 5:After you choose the style, you’ll see the first bullet appear in your document. you may use the bullet as-is and enter your first list item.
To add another item, pressReturnand enter it beside the next bullet that appears.
Step 6:When you finish with the list and want to continue with other content, pressReturntwice. This ends the list and lets you start a new paragraph, insert an image, or do whatever you like.
Step 7:If you have a list of items in your document that you want to turn into a bulleted list, this is just as easy.
Select all of the list items, open theFormatsidebar, and use the drop-down menu to pick the list style. You’ll then see your list update to include the bullets.
Customize the bullets in Pages on Mac
Maybe you want to add a little pizzazz to your bullet list. You can select different bullets like stars, checkmarks, arrows, and plus signs. You can also use images for your bullets and choose from pre-made options or upload your own picture.
Step 1:If you already have a bulleted list, select all of the items. If you’re going to create the list as you add items, place your cursor where you want the first item.
Step 2:Select theFormatbutton and then expandBullets & listsin the sidebar.
Step 3:Below the list style drop-down box, select the next drop-down box. This may display withText bulletsorImage bulletsdepending on what you pick in the list style menu.
Step 4:If you useText bullets, select theBulletdrop-down box beneath to pick the one you want to use. To the right, you can use the palette to pick a different color.
Step 5:If you useImage bullets, select theCurrent imagedrop-down box beneath to pick a pre-made image. To use your own picture, chooseCustom image. Then, browse for and select your image and pickOpen.
Step 6:After you select the bullets you want to use, whether text or images, you can adjust a few other options.
Indent: Use the Bullet field to adjust how far from the margin to place the bullet and the Text field to adjust how far the text is from the bullet.
Size: Increase or decrease the sizes of the bullets.
Align: Increase or decrease the spacing between the bullets.
Add bullets in Pages on iPhone
Just like on Mac, you’re able to add bullets in Pages on iPhone as you create your list or after you have your items.
Step 1:To begin a list, place your cursor where you want the first item.
Step 2:Tap thebullet listbutton in the toolbar above your keyboard.
Step 3:Choose the list style you want to use from bullets, dashes, or images.
Step 4:You’ll see your bullet appear in the document. Tap theXto close the pop-up window. Then, add your first list item, tapReturn, and enter the next item until you complete your list.
TapReturntwice to end the list.
Step 5:If you already have your list items, select all of them. Then, tap thebullet listbutton in the toolbar and choose the style.
Add bullets in Pages on iPad
If you use Pages on your iPad, you can add bullets to your document on that device just as easily.
Step 1:Place your cursor where you want the first list item or select all of the items if you’ve already created a list.
Step 2:Tap theFormaticon on the top right.
Step 3:SelectBullets & lists. Then, choose the style you want to use.
Step 4:Just like on your other devices, add your first list item if you haven’t already, and tapReturnon the keyboard to add the rest.
TapReturntwice to finish the list.
Customize the bullets in Pages on iPhone and iPad
You have the same options for customizing your bullets on your mobile device as you do on your Mac too.
Step 1:Select a bullet, list item, or the entire list if you want to customize all bullets.
Step 2:TapFormatat the top.
Step 3:ChooseBullets & listsin the pop-up window.
Step 4:Next to the type of bullet you’re using, tap theinfoicon (small letter “i”).
Step 5:For aText bullet, pick the one you want to use, optionally change the color, and adjust the size.
Step 6:For anImage bullet, choose the pre-made image you want to use or selectCustom bulletto use your own picture. Then, optionally adjust the size.
Step 7:On iPhone, tap theXon the top right of the pop-up window to close it. On iPad, simply select a spot outside of the pop-up window when you finish.
Pages gives you a great amount of flexibility when you create bullet lists. So, you can use whatever size or image you want, change the color or size, and make your list look clean and professional.
Now that you know how to add bullets in Apple Pages, look at how toget the word count for your documentor how toconvert Pages to a PDF.
