Backspace Deletes Bullet Points

JimP · #2 11-24-2015, 07:03 AM

This is probably more than you want but:

Quote:

Originally Posted by HochDeutsch

Ordinarily, on Microsoft Word, if you're working with a bulleted list, hitting the tab key will indent the current bullet forward one level, and hitting the backspace key while the cursor is at the front of the bullet will de-indent the current bullet backward one level.

One fix is to use "styles" to define your bullet settings then you don't have to worry about indenting and/or backspacing to remove indents. Matter of fact, using "styles" for the complete document would be recommended:

Understanding Styles in Microsoft Word
Tips for Understanding Styles in Word | ShaunaKelly.com
Why use Microsoft Word’s built-in heading styles? | ShaunaKelly.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by HochDeutsch

but that's inconvenient if you've been using backspace for your entire typing career

Sometimes, learning the tricks of the trade can be for the better...Hope this helps.

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