How to use a List block
Lists break up complex sentences or processes to make them easier to read.
How to use a List block
Bullet lists break up complex or confusing text. When you write a bullet list:
- always use a lead-in line
- use more than one bullet
- ensure the bullets make sense running on from the lead-in line
- use lower case at the start of the bullet
- do not use more than one sentence per bullet – use commas or dashes to expand on an item
- do not put ‘or’ or ‘and’ after the bullets
- there is no punctuation at the end of any bullet
Use numbered steps instead of bullet points to guide a user through a process. You do not need a lead-in line. Steps end in a full stop because each should be a complete sentence.
Do not use more than one indent for bullets on a list. It makes it more complicated to scan and understand, especially for users with screen readers.
How to add a List block
To add a List block to your page:
- Click the plus (‘+’) button to add a block to your page.
- Type ‘List’.
- Click the ‘List’ option.
- Type your first list entry and press return.
- Repeat until you have typed all your entries.
- To change your list to a numbered list, click a list entry, click ‘Select List’ from the context menu, then click the ‘Ordered’ button.