How to Add Bullet Points to an Excel Text Box – 4 Methods

You have a list of four tasks. To add bullet points inside the text box:

Method 1 – Add Bullet Points in Excel Text Box from Right-Click Context Menu

 Steps:

• Select all the items.

• Right-click.
• Choose Bullets.
• Select Filled Round Bullets.

This is the output.

Method 2 – Using a Keyboard Shortcut

Steps:

• Place your cursor before any item.
• Press Alt+7.

This is the output.

• Repeat the procedure for the other items.

This is the output.

Method 3 – Utilizing the Excel Symbols Command

 Steps:

• Select any item in the list.
• Go to the Insert tab >> Symbols >> Symbol.

• In the Symbol dialog box, choose the bullet symbol.
• Click Insert.

This is the output.

• Follow these steps for the other items:

Method 4 – Copy Bullet Points and Paste them in the Text Box

Steps:

• Copy the bullet point (from an external source).
• Place the cursor before an item in the list.

• Right-click.
• Choose the first option in Paste Options:.

This is the output.

• Repeat these steps for the other items:

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