How to Unindent a Bullet in PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to remove bullet indentation in PowerPoint using the ruler.

Quick summary

To unindent a bullet in PowerPoint, select your bullet list on the slide canvas, then drag the Left Indent Marker on the ruler to the left to align the bullet with the rest of the list.

Steps

Inside the slide canvas of your PowerPoint presentation, find and select the bullet list you want to edit.
Go to the ruler and hold the Left Indent Marker, then drag it to the left to align the indented bullet with the other bullets on the list.
The selected bullet in your PowerPoint presentation will now be unindented.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to unindent a bullet in PowerPoint gives presenters precise control over slide formatting and list hierarchy. Misaligned bullets can make slides look unprofessional, and the built-in ruler tool offers a quick, manual fix without disrupting other list items. Mastering the Left Indent Marker lets users create cleaner, more consistent presentations faster. This is an essential PowerPoint formatting skill for anyone who regularly builds decks for business or education.

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