Smaller Bullet Points in Google Slides

How to Get Smaller Bullet Points in Google Slides

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to make bullet points smaller in Google Slides.

Quick summary

In Google Slides, you can reduce bullet point size by replacing the default bullet with a smaller character from the Insert Special Characters dialog. This method lets you customize bullet styling without changing font size or slide layout.

Steps

Highlight the bulleted text on your slide.
On the top menu, click Format, then select Bullets and numbering, and click More bullets.
In the Insert Special Characters dialog box, type bullet in the search bar, then select the smallest bullet style available.
The bullet in your text will now appear smaller.

📌 Why this matters

Google Slides does not offer a native setting to resize bullet points independently of text, leaving presenters stuck with oversized markers that clutter slide layouts. This demo shows a practical workaround using the Insert Special Characters dialog to swap in a smaller bullet symbol, giving users precise control over bullet point appearance. For anyone creating polished, professional presentations in Google Slides, this technique improves visual hierarchy and slide readability without altering font sizes or text formatting.

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