How to Add Bullet Points in Google Slides
Short Answer
How do you add bullet points in Google Slides?
Click into the text and press Ctrl + Shift + 8 (⌘ + Shift + 8 on Mac) for bullets, or Ctrl + Shift + 7 (⌘ + Shift + 7) for a numbered list. You can also click Bulleted list in the toolbar. 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 Shortcuts
| Command | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Bulleted list | Ctrl+Shift+8 | ⌘+Shift+8 |
| 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 Slides.
Using the Menus
- Click where you want the list.
- In the toolbar, click Bulleted list or Numbered list. If you can't see them, click More first.
- To change the bullet style, click Format › Bullets & numbering.
Press Tab to start a list inside a list, and Enter twice to go back to the main list.
The PowerPoint-Style ALT Shortcut
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Slides presentation.
- Click into the text box where you want the list.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). PowerPoint-style key-tips appear.
- Press H, then U. ShortieCuts runs “Bullets”.
| Keys | Also in ShortieCuts |
|---|---|
| Alt HN | NumberingHome key-tips |
| Alt ON | Bullets & NumberingFormat key-tips |
When the ALT route helps: Alt, H, U (Bullets) and Alt, H, N (Numbering) are the Home-tab key-tips PowerPoint users already know.
More Google Slides How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt DD | Duplicate SlideBuilt-in: Ctrl + D |
| Alt ADH | Distribute Objects |
| Alt NSH | Insert a Shape |
| Alt GS | Slide Size |
| Alt SC | Present (Slideshow)Built-in: Ctrl + F5 |
| Alt DX | Delete SlideBuilt-in: Delete or Backspace |
FAQ
What is the keyboard shortcut to add bullet points in Google Slides?
Bulleted list: Ctrl + Shift + 8 on Windows; ⌘ + Shift + 8 on Mac. 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 + U work in Google Slides?
Not on its own. Google Slides 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 Slides 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.