Add Bullet Points in Google Sheets: 4 Easy Methods

How to Add Bullet Points in Google Sheets

Adding bullet points in Google Sheets can enhance the readability of your data, making lists or important points stand out. Unlike Google Docs or Slides, Sheets does not have a built-in bullet point feature, but there are several effective methods to achieve this formatting.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

One of the quickest ways to add bullet points is through keyboard shortcuts. For Windows users, double-click the cell where you want to insert a bullet, then press 'Alt' + '7' on the numeric keypad. Mac users should double-click the cell and press 'Option' + 'Shift' + '9'. To add multiple bullet points in a single cell, press 'Alt' + 'Enter' (Windows) or 'Cmd' + 'Enter' (Mac) after each bullet point to move to a new line within the same cell.

Using Custom Formatting

Custom formatting allows you to add bullet points to multiple cells at once. Select the cells, then navigate to 'Format' > 'Number' > 'Custom number format'. In the format box, enter '• @' and click 'Apply'. The '•' represents the bullet point, and '@' is a placeholder for the cell's content.

Using the CHAR Function

The CHAR function can also be used to insert bullet points. For example, to add a standard bullet point, use the formula '=CHAR(8226) & " " & A1' in a cell, where 'A1' is the reference to the cell containing the text you want to bullet. This method is particularly useful for adding bullets to a list spread across multiple cells. Copy the formula down the column to apply it to additional cells.

For different bullet styles, you can use other CHAR values such as 'CHAR(9679)' for a black circle, 'CHAR(9632)' for a black square, and 'CHAR(9658)' for a right-pointing pointer.

Copy and Paste Method

Another straightforward method is to copy and paste bullet points directly into your cells. This can be done by copying a bullet point from another document or using the 'Insert' > 'Special characters' option in Google Docs to find and copy a bullet symbol. Then, paste it into your Google Sheets cell. For multiple bullet points in a single cell, use 'Alt' + 'Enter' (Windows) or 'Cmd' + 'Enter' (Mac) to insert line breaks between each bullet point.

These methods provide flexibility in how you can add bullet points to your Google Sheets, enhancing the presentation and clarity of your data.

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