How to Create Bullet Points in PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to add bullet points to your PowerPoint slides in minutes.

Quick summary

Adding bullet points in PowerPoint is done by inserting a Text Box and enabling the Bullets icon from the Paragraph group. Once activated, every line you type and confirm with Enter is automatically formatted as a bullet point.

Steps

Go to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
Click Text Box located in the Text tab.
Click on the slide to place and input a Text Box.
Click the Bullets icon in the Paragraph group to start a list.
Type your content in the Text Box and press Enter — PowerPoint will automatically convert each line into a bullet point.

📌 Why this matters

Bullet points are one of the most essential formatting tools in PowerPoint, helping presenters organize information clearly and keep audiences engaged. Knowing how to quickly add and format bullet points in PowerPoint saves time and ensures your slides look polished and professional. This demo covers the exact steps — from the Insert tab to the Bullets icon — so anyone can structure slide content without hunting through menus. Whether you are building a sales deck, a training presentation, or a project update, mastering bullet point formatting in PowerPoint is a foundational skill.

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