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How can I change the color of bullets in a document?

Anonymous
2011-07-25T17:05:10+00:00

Using 2011, how can I do this?

Thanks.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-07-29T09:46:18+00:00

    Bullets or numbering should be applied with a Style (they do not have to be, but if you do, this kind of thing becomes dramatically easier).

    The easy way:

    1.  Format>Style>Modify>Format>Numbering>Customise...

    You can set the colour of the bullet or number in there, and that will change the whole document.

    The hard way:

    1.  Select the paragraph mark at the end of each bullet paragraph
    2.  Apply a colour to just the paragraph mark.

    That changes the colour of the bullet without affecting the text.

    Personally, I would create a style with the colours and bullets and whatever you want.  I would probably modify the built-in style named List Bullet, since that's what it's for.

    If you check "Add to Template" after you have finished making changes, it will be stored in your Normal template for use in other documents.

    Hope this helps

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  1. Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 435K Reputation points
    2011-07-25T22:50:33+00:00

    One Option: Select the list then click the right edge of the Bulleted List button. Select Define New Bullet, click the Font button then change the Font Color.

    Regards,

    Bob J.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-07-29T06:18:17+00:00

    I tried this, however, it does not seem to change the bullets that are already there? I selected the lines of text that have the bullets, and then I followed your instructions, though nothing changed.

    Thanks.

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