# Numbered lists

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## Create a numbered list

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

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

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

1. When your list is done, press <kbd>Enter</kbd> a second time to remove the
   number.

!!! tip ""

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

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1. Type a number followed by a `.` and some text to start a numbered list.

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

1. When your list is done, press <kbd>Enter</kbd> a second time to remove the
   number.

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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)
* [Bulleted lists](/help/bulleted-lists)