{"id":337376,"date":"2021-09-09T18:00:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-custom-bullets-for-lists-in-google-docs\/"},"modified":"2021-09-09T18:00:35","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T15:00:35","slug":"how-to-use-custom-bullets-for-lists-in-google-docs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-custom-bullets-for-lists-in-google-docs\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use Custom Bullets for Lists in Google Docs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2884c66550b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2884c66550b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-custom-bullets-for-lists-in-google-docs\/#Use_Custom_Bullets_in_Google_Docs\" >Use Custom Bullets in Google Docs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-custom-bullets-for-lists-in-google-docs\/#Basic_Symbols_and_Icons\" >Basic Symbols and Icons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-custom-bullets-for-lists-in-google-docs\/#Emojis_and_Other_Symbols\" >Emojis and Other Symbols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-custom-bullets-for-lists-in-google-docs\/#Recent_Characters\" >Recent Characters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Use Custom Bullets for Lists in Google Docs&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/google-docs-logo-675.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/google-docs-logo-675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/google-docs-logo-675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Docs logo on a white background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you create a list of items where the order doesn\u2019t matter, you can use a bullet list. Depending on the type of document you\u2019re creating in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\">Google Docs<\/a>, you can veer away from the boring dots with something unique.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Custom_Bullets_in_Google_Docs\"><\/span>Use Custom Bullets in Google Docs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you browse through the symbols, icons, and other bullet list options, consider your document. Are you creating a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s? Use gaming icons. Is your document about music? Insert music symbols. If you have an idea of what would fit your document content best, it will be easier to locate the symbols\u00a0that you want.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Insert Symbols into Google Docs and Slides<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Symbols_and_Icons\"><\/span>Basic Symbols and Icons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start by selecting the bullets in your list to highlight them. If you don\u2019t have a list already, select the Bulleted List icon in the toolbar to create one. Then, click the bullet point.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SelectBullets-GoogleDocsCustomBullets.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click to select your bullets or insert a bulleted list\" width=\"650\" height=\"226\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Right-click and select \u201cMore Bullets\u201d in the shortcut menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MoreBullets-GoogleDocsCustomBullets.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click and pick More Bullets\" width=\"300\" height=\"363\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the Insert Special Characters window displays, it\u2019s time to find your custom bullet symbols. If you have something particular in mind, you can search by keyword on the right side. You can also draw a symbol if you want to sketch pictures for your bullets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SearchDrawSymbol-GoogleDocsCustomBullets.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Search for or draw a symbol\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, use the drop-down lists at the top to browse for the symbols that you want to use. For basic icons, leave the first drop-down box set to Symbol, and then use the second drop-down box to pick a category. You can choose from arrows, game pieces, geometric shapes, musical, technical, and many others.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SymbolCategories-GoogleDocsCustomBullets.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Symbol categories listed out\" width=\"650\" height=\"497\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you find the symbol or icon that you want to use, simply select it. This will change the bullet in your list im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ChooseBullets-GoogleDocsCustomBullets.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Example of choosing a bullet symbol with black chess rook selected\" width=\"650\" height=\"379\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>By default, the list uses standard bullets for subitems in multilevel lists.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SubitemDefault-GoogleDocsCustomBullets.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Example of subitem default bullet\" width=\"650\" height=\"349\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>But you can follow the same steps to choose symbols or icons for your subitems as well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SubitemSymbol-GoogleDocsCustomBullets.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose a subitem bullet\" width=\"650\" height=\"349\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emojis_and_Other_Symbols\"><\/span>Emojis and Other Symbols<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Along with the basic symbols, you can choose from emojis, punctuation, and various <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>s. In the Symbol drop-down list, choose one of these options, and then pick a category in the second drop-down list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/EmojiBullets-GoogleDocsCustomBullets.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Emoji bullets in Google Docs\" width=\"650\" height=\"297\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Type Emoji on a Chromebook<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Characters\"><\/span>Recent Characters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you create several lists throughout your document and want to use the same symbols for them, these display in a Recent Characters section. This makes it easy to reuse the ones that you\u2019ve selected.<\/p>\n<p>Right-click the bullets in your list and select \u201cMore Bullets.\u201d In the Insert Special Characters window, pick \u201cRecent Characters\u201d in the first drop-down list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SelectRecentCharacters-GoogleDocsCustomBullets.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Symbol and pick Recent Characters\" width=\"650\" height=\"449\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll then see the ones that you\u2019ve used in your document, and you can just click to reuse one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/RecentCharacters-GoogleDocsCustomBullets.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"List of recent characters for inserting\" width=\"650\" height=\"448\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The Recent Characters option won\u2019t display until you use a custom symbol.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For a themed way to spruce up your Google Docs document, remember this handy tip for using custom bullets for your lists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Create Multilevel Lists in Google Docs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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