How to create a multi-level list in Word, Google Docs, and OpenOffice Writer

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In order to build a multi-level list, follow the instructions for your word processor.

Microsoft Word’s multi-level list creation

  1. Click the multi-level bullet icon found under the Home tab in Microsoft Word.
    Enter each of the desired list items once the list has started.
  2. Press the Tab to add a sub-item or another level to the list.
    A new level in the list is created by pressing Tab once more.
  3. Press and hold Shift while pressing Tab to move a level of the list back to a level.

Create a multi-level list in Google Docs

  1. Click the list of numbers or the bullet icon, Google number, and bullet list, at the top of the document in Google Docs.
    Enter each of the desired list items once the list has started.
  2. Press the Tab to add a sub-item or another level to the list.
    A new level in the list is created by pressing Tab once more.
  3. Press and hold Shift while pressing Tab to move a level of the list back to a level.

OpenOffice Writer’s multi-level list creation

  1. Click the numbered or bulleted list icon at the top of the page to create a multilayer list in OpenOffice Writer.
    Enter each of the desired list items once the list has started.
  2. Press the Tab to add a sub-item or another level to the list.
    A new level in the list is created by pressing Tab once more.
  3. Click the down arrow on the bullet or number list icon in the Properties window to change how the new level list appears.
  4. Press and hold Shift while pressing Tab to move a level of the list back to a level.