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Numbering
Numbering
Which layouts can be used?
Which layouts can be used?
Roman numerals
Arabic numerals
Alphabetic characters
Rule: Use roman and arabic numerals as the 1st hierarchy and alphabetic characters as the 2nd hierarchy.
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How are they inserted?
How are they inserted?
Use the ‘Number‘ tool in PowerPoint and choose the desired layout from the templates.
Bullets
Bullets
Which layouts can be used?
Which layouts can be used?
Rule: Use small black dots for bullet points.
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Rule: A list indicates that there are several points that are taken into consideration. Therefore, try to avoid single bullet points.
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How are they inserted?
How are they inserted?
Use the ‘Bullets’ tool in PowerPoint and choose the ‘Filled Round Bullets’ from the templates.
Checklist
Checklist
Rule: Use check marks as bullets to demonstrate that something has been done.
Slidemaster layout
Slidemaster layout
Insert the "Check mark" icon in the predefined boxes.
Bullets
Bullets
Use the green check mark from the Bullets tool in PowerPoint.
Paragraph
Paragraph
Spacing
Spacing
Rule: The space between numbers and bullets can vary according to the amount of space on the slide. The spacing before the paragraph can range from 6 pt to 12 pt to 18 pt. Line spacing should be set to ‘Single’.
Rule: Use the same spacing for bullets throughout a list.
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Indents
Indents
Rule: When different hierarchies are present in one list, the lower hierarchies need to be indented. The number or bullet should always be placed where the text of the higher-ordered hierarchy starts. Use the ruler tool to move the number or bullet to the desired position.
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Mind the gap!
For spelling and grammar rules regarding lists, please see the Language chapter.
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