Numbered vs Bullet List

In bulleted lists, each paragraph begins with a bullet character. In numbered lists, each paragraph begins with an expression that includes a number or letter and a separator such as a period or parenthesis. The numbers in a numbered list are updated automatically when you add or remove paragraphs in the list.

1. What is the difference between a numbered list and a bulleted list?
2. When should you use a numbered list instead of a bulleted list?
3. Is there an advantage in using a numbered list rather than a bullet list?
4. What is a numbered list?

What is the difference between a numbered list and a bulleted list?

Items in a bulleted list are preceded by a bullet ● or other symbol. Items in numbered lists are preceded by a number or letter.

When should you use a numbered list instead of a bulleted list?

Use a bulleted list for unordered items; use a numbered list for ordered items. In other words: If you rearrange the items in a bulleted list, the list's meaning does not change. If you rearrange the items in a numbered list, the list's meaning changes.

Is there an advantage in using a numbered list rather than a bullet list?

Bullets and numbering allow you to organize text in lists. Bullets are useful for unordered lists in which each item is not significantly more important than others. Numbering is useful for lists in which each item is part of a sequence of steps and ought to be followed in that order.

What is a numbered list?

numbered list (plural numbered lists) A list whose items are numbered, with various styles including Arabic numerals and Roman numerals.