Word Bullet List Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Starts a bulleted list. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows
Ctrl+Shift+L
Mac
Cmd+Shift+L
Web
Ctrl+.
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Bullet List

Windows
Ctrl+Shift+L

Starts a bulleted list.

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How to bullet list in Word with the keyboard

  1. Open Word and go to where you want to bullet list.
  2. Press Ctrl + Shift + L on Windows or Cmd + Shift + L on Mac.

Word Bullet List Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + Shift + L.

Word Bullet List Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + Shift + L.

Word Bullet List Shortcut for Word Web

Press Ctrl + ..

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Word bullet list shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + L. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + L.

Is there a Mac shortcut to bullet list in Word?

Yes: Cmd + Shift + L.

Does it work in Word for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + ..

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