Cannot delete custom bullet definition

Question

I have created a custom bullet definition in Word. I want to delete it, but I cannot determine how to. Another old question's answer on this site didn't work and the thread to it is locked.

When I open my list of available bullets, there is no option to delete it. Even right-clicking only allows me to add it to Library or "Add Gallary to quick access". Any ideas? I'm using Windows Word Office 365. Thank you.

Answer 1

You can remove individual formats from the galleries, as Dihao Guo suggested, or you can reset all the numbering and bullet galleries to the default by exiting Word and deleting the ListGal.dat file in your user profile path.

However, a long-term solution for bullets and numbering formats would be to define styles for them. See https://shaunakelly.com/word/bullets/controlbullets20072010.html and https://shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/numbering20072010.html.

Answer 2

Hi JM HV，

Did you try to remove this custom bullet from Bullet library instead of Recently Used Bullets?

 

For your information:

Remove custom bullet styles from the Bullet Library

Best regards,

Dihao

Answer 3

HA! That works. I didn't realize those were different options between them. Thanks.

Answer 4

Hi JM HV,

Glad to hear that the above method work for removing the custom bullet from your Word application. I would like to summarize this thread so that you can have a clear overview on the problem and solution. It can also benefit the other community members who may have the same scenario in the future.

Description:

Remove custom bullet from Bullet Library in Word application.

Environment:

Word/Windows 10/Microsoft 365 apps

Methods:

-          Go to the Home tab in Word application and select Bullets

-          Under Bullet Library section, right click on the custom bullet and select Remove

For the detail information about manage custom bullets:

Create custom bullets with pictures or symbols

Best regards,

Dihao

Answer 5

Hi Stefan,

Thanks for your attention in this thread and sharing the additional information here. I will mark your reply as the answer as well. I believe it can also benefit the other community members who may have the same concerns in the future.

Best regards

Dihao