How to Add Bullet Points in Google Docs
Short Answer
How do you add bullet points in Google Docs?
Press Ctrl + Shift + 8 (⌘ + Shift + 8 on Mac), or click Bulleted list in the toolbar. Press Tab to start a list inside the list, and Enter twice to go back to the main list. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then H U.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Home › Bullets. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Google's Built-in Shortcut
| Command | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Bulleted list | Ctrl+Shift+8 | ⌘+Shift+8 |
These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension. To see Google's full list, press Ctrl + / (⌘ + / on Mac) in Google Docs.
Using the Menus
- Click where you want the list.
- In the toolbar, click Bulleted list. If you can't see it, click More first.
- To change the bullet style, click Format › Bullets & numbering.
The Word-Style ALT Shortcut
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Docs document.
- Click where you want the list, or select existing lines.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). Word-style key-tips appear.
- Press H, then U. ShortieCuts runs “Bullets”.
When the ALT route helps: Alt, H, U is the Bullets key-tip on Word's Home tab, and ShortieCuts runs Google's bulleted list with it.
More Google Docs How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt HL1 | HeadingsBuilt-in: Ctrl + Alt + 1–6 |
| Alt NH | Header & FooterBuilt-in: hold Ctrl + Alt and press O then H |
| Alt HR | Find and ReplaceBuilt-in: Ctrl + H |
| Alt H4 | StrikethroughBuilt-in: Alt + Shift + 5 |
| Alt GPW | Watermark |
| Alt FEP | Download as PDF or Word |
FAQ
What is the keyboard shortcut to add bullet points in Google Docs?
Bulleted list: Ctrl + Shift + 8 on Windows; ⌘ + Shift + 8 on Mac. These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension.
Does Alt + H + U work in Google Docs?
Not on its own. Google Docs has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + H + U there won't add bullet points. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then H, then U, and ShortieCuts runs its "Bullets" command.
How do I add bullet points in Google Docs on a Mac?
On a Mac, use Google's shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + 8 (Bulleted list). With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then H, then U.
Is ShortieCuts free?
ShortieCuts has a free 14-day trial with no credit card needed. After the trial, Pro is $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year.