In the resulting dialogue box from the sidebar, select “Proofing.”Ĭlick > Click the tab.Ĭheck the 'Automatic bulleted lists' and 'Automatic numbered lists' boxes if they are not already checked > Click twice to return to the document. To enable automatic bulleted and numbered lists:Ĭlick > From the sidebar, select 'Options.' Press the spacebar and begin typing the rest of your text. Type a number one followed by a period (1.) where you would like to begin your list. Press the spacebar and begin typing your text. Press the asterisk button(Shift + 8) where you would like to begin your list.