Paragraph style for bullet list

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September 6, 2023
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Is there a way to save a bullet list, or segment thereof as a paragraph style and keep bullet character, spacing and color? I have scoured YouTube and came up blank.

Thanks to those who know more than me,

Joe

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Correct answer James Gifford—NitroPress

I'm not sure quite what you are asking. Bullets (and numbering) are handled in InDesign exclusively through paragraph styles; there is no quickie-override as in Word, nor a completely separate "numbered list" management feature, again as in 'Grrrrrrrd.'

If you go to Bullets & Numbering in the style pane for any Paragraph Style, you can configure the layout extensively. (Don't overlook the option to adjust space between identical paragraphs, so that you can have bullets a little closer together but still separated by more space top and bottom, all in one style.) And you can use a Character Style to precisely specify the font, color, size and other characteristics of the bullet or number.

Does that point you in the right direction? (Give some details why, if not.)

James Gifford—NitroPressCorrect answer

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I'm not sure quite what you are asking. Bullets (and numbering) are handled in InDesign exclusively through paragraph styles; there is no quickie-override as in Word, nor a completely separate "numbered list" management feature, again as in 'Grrrrrrrd.'

If you go to Bullets & Numbering in the style pane for any Paragraph Style, you can configure the layout extensively. (Don't overlook the option to adjust space between identical paragraphs, so that you can have bullets a little closer together but still separated by more space top and bottom, all in one style.) And you can use a Character Style to precisely specify the font, color, size and other characteristics of the bullet or number.

Does that point you in the right direction? (Give some details why, if not.)

C

camelbreathAuthor

Inspiring

James, I went back in and did a complete redo of the paragraph styles per your suggestion and it works like a charm.

Thanks,

Joe

BobLevine

Community Expert

What are you having problems with? It's no different than any other paragraph style so if you can be more specific we'd be in a much better position to help.

C

camelbreathAuthor

Inspiring

Bob, thanks for your reply, James Gifford steered me in the right direction for a good fix.

Thank you,

Joe

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