alphabetizing bulleted lists

Question

I have a plain, non-bulleted list that includes some items with bullets. When I hit the alphabetize button it alphabetizes the bulleted items the same way as the rest, instead of keeping them in their section. For example:

dog

• beagle
• hound
• terrier

cat

horse

Turns into this after I alphabetize:

• beagle

cat

dog

horse

• hound
• terrier

How do I get it to keep the bulleted part within its own list?

Answer 1

Temporarily, yes. Another approach is to apply an outline level to each of the styles used in the list. You can then display the document in Outline view, selecting just the top outline level to display. When you sort the list, the Level 2 paragraphs will move with the Level 1 item.

Answer 2

For your example, you would need to use edogs

• ebeagle
• ehound
• eterrier

Answer 3

As Suzanne wrote, rename items temporarily or use Outline view (if suitable).

Alternatively, assuming that the list isn't very long, just move paragraphs manually.

Answer 4

For your example, you would need to use edogs

• ebeagle
• ehound
• eterrier

I would have to change the spelling of my items in my list?