# Lists

&kword; has a simple and flexible list creation system. Using the same interface, &kword; can create bulleted or enumerated lists of nearly any depth. For easy, simple lists, &kword; offers a toolbar button for both enumerated and bulleted lists.

An enumerating style is a series of letters or numbers which proposes an order or hierarchy within the list. Bullets simply mark the item as part of the list and usually consist of a symbol or shape.

## Simple lists

To quickly create a single level list, &kword; provides two toolbar buttons.

To create a simple enumerated list, simply select from the paragraph toolbar. A small menu will list different enumerated list styles. Select the appropriate style and the selected paragraphs are converted into a list of that style.

To create a simple bulleted list, select from the paragraph toolbar. A small menu will list different bulleted list styles. Select the appropriate style and the selected paragraphs are converted into a bulleted list of that style.

You are still able to make changes to the list styles by using the dialog.

## Complex lists

All complex list formatting is done through the Paragraph Formatting dialog. To get to the paragraph formatting dialog you can:

- Select Format Paragraph... from the menubar

- Type &Alt;&Ctrl;P

- Place the mouse pointer in the paragraphs that will become the list and click once with the &RMB;. A small menu will appear. Select Paragraph....

A dialog will appear. To find the tab specific to lists, click once on the tab labeled Bullets/Numbers.

### List type

To format the selected text as a list, select List from the top section of the dialog box.

There is a list of five bullets types and five enumerating styles along the left side of the dialog box. Select the desired list style from the list on the left.

### Changing the look of the list

The text box labeled Prefix Text allows the user to add text before the enumeration or bullet.

The text box labeled Suffix Text allows the user to add text after the enumeration or bullet.

For example: If Step is typed into the Prefix Text box, and - is typed into the Suffix Text text box, the list will look like this:

- Step 1 - Place 1 cup of flour in a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2 - Add 1/4 tablespoon of yeast.
- Step 3 - ....

### Changing the start point of the list

If an enumerated list style is selected, the starting number/letter for the list can be set in the spin box labeled Start at. If you have selected a bulleted list style, this box will be inactive.

### Multi-level lists

The spin box labled Depth is used to add subsections to your list. By selecting a depth greater than one, you are adding a subsection to the list.

Example of a multilevel enumerated list:

An example of a multilevel bulleted list:

Adjust the depth setting and watch the preview section of the dialog for an example of how this will look.

### Custom Bullets

If you select Custom Bullet from the list of styles, you can click on the button labeled Custom Character to choose the letter or symbol you want for your bulleted list.

### Multiple paragraphs in one list element

Each new paragraph represents a new list element. Sometimes, however, it will be desireable to have multiple paragraphs on a single list element. This is accomplished by inserting a New Line character instead of a Paragraph Break.

To insert a New Line, type &Shift;Return.