How to Insert Bullet Points in Excel

3/15/2019


In Excel, there is no default way to insert a bullet point like we have in Microsoft Word.

Actually, we can use different ways to insert bullet points in Excel.

Shortcut Key

Symbol Dialog Box

Custom Formatting

Text Box


Shortcut Key

  • Select the cell in which you want to add a bullet point
  • Hold alt key and press 7 or 9 to insert a bullet

Symbol Dialog Box

  • Select the cell in which you want to add a bullet point
  • Go to Insert Tab ➜ Click on Symbol.

  • Once you click on the symbol button, you’ll get a symbol dialog box.
  • Once you choose your bullet point, just click on the insert to add in the cell.

Custom Formatting

  • Select the cell in which you want to add a bullet point, right click and choose “Format Cells” or Press Ctrl + 1 and you will get a format dialog box

  • Under number tab, select custom. In type input bar, enter the following formatting.

● General;● General;● General;● General

And now, when you insert a text or any number whether positive or negative, it will add a bullet in front of it.

 

Text Box

  • First of all, insert a text box.
  • Edit the text box and right click
  • Click on the bullet option and select the bullet style to apply.

 

  • Once you select your bullet style it will automatically insert a bullet at the start of each line.