Adobe InDesign: How to change the bullet character on bulleted paragraphs

You can very simply bring character to your lists by using different bullet characters.

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How To Add Bullet Point Characters

First things first we need to highlight the bulleted paragraphs with the Text Tool.

The bullet point characters will come before each line so make sure each line break is in the right spot.

You can find the option we need here in the Indesign Panel on the right hand side.

Navigate down to the bottom and find Bullets and Numbering.

Then just go ahead and select the Options within Bullets and Numbering at the bottom right.

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Add the desired character and adjust the indents as necessary. Select Preview to view the results.

When you are satisfied click ok!

And just like that you have your bulleted text as desired!

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