How to Add Bullets in Google Slides

When creating presentations, including on Google Slides, it's essential to keep them organized and know what information to emphasize to grab the reader's attention. By adding bullet points, you highlight important sections and improve the readability of the presentation.

If you're new to Google Slides and want to know how to add bullet points, you've come to the right place. This article will explain how to do it using different platforms and offer a more detailed look at the application.

How to Add Bullets to Google Slides on PC

Adding bullets to the web version of Google Slides can be done in two ways. You can choose to add the bullets first, then the text, or vice versa.

If you want to add the bullets first, follow the steps below:

1. Open your presentation and navigate to the slide where you want to insert bullet points.
   
2. Tap the bulleted list icon (the icon with three dots followed by three lines). If you don't see it, tap the three dots in the toolbar, then select the icon. You can also use the shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + 8".
   

If you've already written the text and want to add bullets later, follow these steps:

1. Select the text you want to put in the bullets.
   
2. Select the bulleted list icon from the toolbar. If you don't see it, tap the three dots on the right, then tap the icon. You can also use the shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + 8".
   

By default, bullets will be dots. If you want to change this, tap the arrow next to the bulleted list icon and customize them.

How to Add Bullets to Google Slides on the iPhone App

The Google Slides app is available for iPhones on the App Store. As with the web version, you can add bullets first, then text, or vice versa.

If you want to add bullets first, follow these steps:

1. Open the presentation and navigate to the slide you want to add bullets to.
   
2. Double-tap the area where you want to add bullets.
   
3. Tap the bulleted list icon in the toolbar and type your text.
   
4. When you are done, press "Return" to go to the next line.
   
5. When you're done, select the check mark.
   

You can also add bullets after typing the text:

1. Highlight the text you want in the bullets.
   
2. Tap the bulleted list icon in the toolbar.
   
3. When you're done, tap the check mark.
   

Bullets will appear as dots. It is not possible to change the symbol using the iPhone app.

How to Add Bullets to Google Slides on Android Device

The Google Slides mobile app is also available for Android and can be found on the Play store. Adding bullets to your presentation can be done in two ways: before or after typing the text.

To add the bullets first, follow these steps:

1. Open your presentation and navigate to the slide where you want to insert bullet points.
   
2. Double-tap the section where you want to add bullets.
   
3. Tap the bulleted list icon in the toolbar and type your text.
   
4. When you're done, tap the back icon to move to the next line. The chip will be automatically added.
   
5. When the list is complete, tap the checkmark.
   

To add the bullets after typing the text, follow the instructions below:

1. Highlight the text you want to put in the bullets.
   
2. Tap the bullets icon in the toolbar.
   
3. Tap the checked corner when you're done.
   

Bullets are dots by default and the mobile version does not allow you to customize the symbols.

How to Add Bullets to Google Slides on an iPad

As mentioned earlier, Google Slides is available for iOS on the App Store. You can add bullets first, then text, or vice versa.

When you first want to add the bullets, follow the instructions below:

1. Open your presentation and navigate to the section of the slide where you will add bullet points.
2. Double-tap the area where you want to add bullets.
3. Tap the bullets icon in the toolbar.
4. When you are done with the first row, press the "Back" button to move to the next one.
5. When the list is complete, tap the check mark to save it.

If you've already typed the text and think it would be better as a bulleted list, do the following:

1. Double-tap and highlight the text you want to insert into the bullets.
2. Tap the balls icon.
3. Once you've completed the list, tap the check mark.

The application adds points as bullet points. Unfortunately, it is not possible to change this on your iPad.

Additional FAQs

How can I add subpoints in Google Slides?

When you want to expand on a point, adding sub-bullets allows you to do so while maintaining slide readability and organization. Here's how to add subpoints if you're using Google Slides on your PC:

1. Place your cursor at the end of the bullet to which you want to add sub-bullets.

2. Press "Enter" to go to the next line and press the "Tab" key to create a sub-bullet. You can also tap the three dots in the toolbar and select the “Increase Indent” icon instead.

If you typed the text first, follow these instructions:

1. Place the cursor over the text you want to add sub-bullets to and press the bulleted list icon.

2. Select the "Increase Indent" icon or press the "Tab" key.

Tip: when you press the "Tab" key, make sure you have moved the cursor to the beginning of the text. Otherwise, pressing the key will only separate it.

Keep your slides organized with bullet points

Presentations can be hard to follow and boring if they are disorganized and messy. Learning how to add bullets in Google Slides is essential for creating a successful and eye-catching presentation that highlights the important parts. Google Slides lets you add bullet points to your computer and mobile devices, and the process takes no more than a few seconds.

Do you often add bullet points to your Google Slides presentations? Do you prefer to use the app on your computer, tablet or phone? Tell us in the comments section below.