How to Make a Numbered List in Google Docs
Short Answer
How do you make a numbered list in Google Docs?
Press Ctrl + Shift + 7 (⌘ + Shift + 7 on Mac), or click Numbered list in the toolbar. To restart the numbers, double-click the first number and use Format › Bullets & numbering › List options › Restart numbering. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then H N.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Home › Numbering. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Google's Built-in Shortcut
| Command | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Numbered list | Ctrl+Shift+7 | ⌘+Shift+7 |
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 Numbered list. If you can't see it, click More first.
- To restart or continue the numbering, double-click the first number, click Format › Bullets & numbering › List options, and choose Restart numbering or Continue previous 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 N. ShortieCuts runs “Numbering”.
When the ALT route helps: Alt, H, N is Numbering on Word's Home tab, and ShortieCuts runs Google's numbered list with it.
More Google Docs How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt H4 | StrikethroughBuilt-in: Alt + Shift + 5 |
| Alt GPW | Watermark |
| Alt FEP | Download as PDF or Word |
| Alt H6 | Superscript & SubscriptBuilt-in: Ctrl + . |
| Alt PP | Pages vs Pageless |
| Alt ST1 | Table of Contents |
FAQ
What is the keyboard shortcut to make a numbered list in Google Docs?
Numbered list: Ctrl + Shift + 7 on Windows; ⌘ + Shift + 7 on Mac. These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension.
Does Alt + H + N work in Google Docs?
Not on its own. Google Docs has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + H + N there won't make a numbered list. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then H, then N, and ShortieCuts runs its "Numbering" command.
How do I make a numbered list in Google Docs on a Mac?
On a Mac, use Google's shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + 7 (Numbered list). With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then H, then N.
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.