How to Use WPS Unordered List on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert an unordered list with a slash command

Entry path: Document editing area → type / → select the Unordered List icon

1. Place the cursor on a blank line in the document.
2. Type / to open the command menu.
3. Select Unordered List from the menu.
4. You can also type /wxlb or /bullet list to insert it faster.
5. Type your content and press Enter to add the next bullet item.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current line shows a bullet point.
• What you can do next: You can keep typing and continue the list item by item.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start on a blank line, it may be harder to select the target command directly.
• Environment note: English shortcut commands need to match the supported command wording in the editor.

2. Insert an unordered list from the ribbon

Entry path: Document editing area → ribbon → Unordered List icon

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the list.
2. Click the Unordered List icon on the ribbon.
3. Type the first item and press Enter to add the next item automatically.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current line changes into a bulleted list item.
• What you can do next: You can continue entering multiple parallel items.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the cursor is not in the intended position, the list is inserted at the current cursor location.

3. Insert an unordered list from the paragraph handle

Entry path: Select the target paragraph → paragraph handle icon → Unordered List button

1. Place the cursor in the target paragraph, or select multiple paragraphs first.
2. Click the paragraph handle icon on the left side.
3. Click Unordered List to convert the current paragraph into list formatting.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Bullet points appear before the selected paragraph or paragraphs.
• What you can do next: You can continue adding or adjusting list content.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the wrong paragraph is selected, the converted range may not match what you expected.

4. Add an unordered list from the Insert menu

Entry path: Document editing area → ribbon → Insert drop-down menu → Unordered List icon

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the unordered list.
2. Click the Insert drop-down menu on the ribbon.
3. Click the Unordered List icon.
4. Type your content and press Enter to continue the list.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: An unordered list appears at the current insertion point.
• What you can do next: You can keep entering multiple items in the same list.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the Insert menu is not expanded, the list entry point may be easy to miss.

5. Create an unordered list with Markdown-style input

Entry path: Blank line in the document → type * + Space or - + Space

1. Place the cursor on a blank line in the document.
2. Type * and then press Space.
3. Or type - and then press Space.
4. Enter your text, and the current line changes into an unordered list item automatically.
5. Press Enter to add another item, or press Enter twice to end the list.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current line changes into a bulleted list after the symbol and Space are entered.
• What you can do next: You can continue the list or return to a normal paragraph.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not enter a Space after the symbol, the list format may not be triggered.
• Environment note: This method needs an editing state that supports Markdown-style quick formatting.