Word: Automatic bullet points does not work below dates

Question

Hi all,

As per the title, the automatic bullet point function does not trigger after entering "- [...]" below dates (see picture below). It seems there are certain other situations where the problem also appears, but the issue with dates is the only specific thing where it reoccurs. Have tried to delete the ListGal.dat file, without any luck.

Best,
Johan

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Answer 1

You can have better control over bullets if you don't reply on the AutoFormat As You Type method. The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+L will apply the List Bullet style, which by default has a round bullet at the left margin with a 0.25" hanging indent, but you can modify the style to have any bullet or indent that suits you. For more complex work with bullets (multilevel lists, for example), see https://shaunakelly.com/word/bullets/controlbullets20072010.html.

Answer 2

Hi Johan,

I am following up on this thread to know if you still need help. Feel free to post back in your convenient time. I will be happy to help you.

Regards,
Christophe