Fix Bullet Spacing in PowerPoint in 3 Steps

How to Reduce the Space Between the Bullet and the Text in PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to shrink the gap between bullets and text in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows you how to reduce the space between bullet points and text in PowerPoint by using the First-Line Indent Marker on the ruler. Adjusting the indent marker gives you precise control over bullet list spacing without changing your overall slide layout.

Steps

Select the bullet list inside your PowerPoint slide canvas by highlighting the text you want to edit.
On the ruler, drag the First-Line Indent Marker to the left to close the gap between the bullet and the text.
Release the marker to apply the change — the space between the bullet and text will be reduced based on your adjustment.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling bullet point spacing in PowerPoint is a common formatting challenge that affects the readability and polish of every presentation. By using the First-Line Indent Marker on the ruler, users can precisely reduce the gap between bullets and text without relying on trial-and-error workarounds. This method works natively in PowerPoint, requiring no third-party tools or plugins. Clean, tight bullet formatting helps presenters deliver more professional, visually consistent slides.

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