# Bulleted lists

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## Create a bulleted list

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{tab|via-markdown}

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1. Type `*`, `-`, or `+` followed by a space and some text to start a bulleted
   list.

1. Press <kbd>Enter</kbd> to automatically add a new bullet to the list.

!!! tip ""

    Pressing <kbd>Enter</kbd> on a blank list item will remove the list
    formatting on the current line.

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1. _(optional)_ Select the text you want to format.

1. Click the **Bulleted list** (<i class="fa fa-list-ul"></i>) icon at the
   bottom of the compose box to insert list formatting.

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    You can also use the **Bulleted list** (<i class="fa fa-list-ul"></i>) icon
    to remove existing list formatting from the current line or selected text.

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## Examples

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## Related articles

* [Message formatting](/help/format-your-message-using-markdown)
* [Preview messages before sending](/help/preview-your-message-before-sending)
* [Resize the compose box](/help/resize-the-compose-box)
* [Numbered lists](/help/numbered-lists)