Create Lists in Multiline Text

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Create Lists in Multiline Text

 

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Create Lists in Multiline Text

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To format multiline text as a list

1. Click Draw menu Text Multiline Text.At the Command prompt, enter mtext.
2. Specify opposite corners of a bounding box to define the width of the multiline text object.
3. To expand the Text Formatting toolbar, click Options button Show Options.
4. If you are converting multiline text to a list, select the paragraphs.
   NoteList formatting is only available when the Allow Bullets and Lists option is checked (the default).
5. On the expanded toolbar, click Numbering, Bullets, or Uppercase Letters.
   • Numbering. Uses numbers with periods for the items in a list.
   • Bullets. Uses a bullet or other character for the items in a list.
   • Uppercase Letters. Uses uppercase letters with periods for the items in a list. If the list has more items than the alphabet has letters, the sequence continues by using double letters. To use lowercase letters, right-click in the editor. Click Bullets and Lists Lettered Lowercase.
6. If you are creating new list items, enter the text.
7. To end the list, press ENTER to move to a new line. Click the button that you clicked to start the list.
8. To save your changes and exit the editor, use one of the following methods:
   • Click OK on the toolbar.
   • Click in the drawing outside the editor.
   • Press CTRL+ENTER.

 Toolbar: Draw 

 Command entry: MTEXT