How To Insert Bullet & Number List In Notepad On Windows 11 PC

Although the Notepad app has been part of the Windows operating system since Windows 1.0, for the most part, it’s been a bare-bones note-taking app.

Things started changing swiftly for Notepad post the launch of Windows 11. Microsoft added several new features to Notepad over the past four years as it has discontinued the classic WordPad app.

Support for multiple tabs, dark mode, spelling check and autocorrect, AI features, and a recent files list were added since the launch of Windows 11.

In addition to the features mentioned above, the newest version of Notepad in Windows 11 now supports text formatting as well. This means it now supports bold and italic text, and you can also insert bullets, numbers, and links.

This guide shows you how to insert bullets and numbers in Windows 11.

Please ensure that you are running the latest version of Windows 11 if you are unable to see this feature on your Windows 11 device. Go to the Settings app > Windows Update page, then click the “Check for updates” button to download and install the latest updates.

Method 1 of 2

Add bullet and number lists in Notepad in Windows 11

Step 1: Open Notepad using search or any other method.

Step 2: In the Notepad toolbar, click the Lists icon (refer to the picture below), and then click either the Bulleted list or Numbered list option depending on your requirement.

Method 2 of 2

Use keyboard shortcuts to insert bullets and numbers in Notepad on a Windows 11 PC

Step 1: Open Notepad.

Step 2: Press Alt + L to open the lists menu.

Step 3: Press the “B” key to insert a bulleted list and the “N” key to insert a numbered list. Simple as that!

Fix: Formatting missing in Windows 11 Notepad

If you are running the latest version of Windows 11 and the formatting (bold, italic, bullet, and number lists) options are missing, it’s likely because the formatting feature has been turned off in Notepad. To turn it on:

Step 1: Open Notepad.

Step 2: Click the gear/settings icon in the Notepad toolbar to open Notepad Settings.

Step 3: Here, turn on Formatting. That’s it!