Be able to create or edit lists including bulleted, numbered

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Document Production – Lists (IGCSE ICT 0417)

Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417 – Topic 17: Document Production

Learning Objective

Be able to create or edit lists, including bulleted and numbered lists, in a word‑processing document.

Why Use Lists?

  • Organise information clearly.
  • Make documents easier to read.
  • Help the reader scan for key points.

Types of Lists

List Type Typical Use Key Features
Bulleted list Items of equal importance Bullet symbol, no inherent order
Numbered list Steps in a process, ranked items Arabic numerals or letters, sequential order
Multi‑level list Complex information with sub‑items Combination of bullets and numbers, indentation

Creating a Bulleted List

  1. Place the cursor where the list should start.
  2. Choose the “Bullets” button on the toolbar (often shown as •).
  3. Type the first item and press Enter to add the next bullet.
  4. To end the list, press Enter twice or click the “Bullets” button again.

Creating a Numbered List

  1. Position the cursor at the desired start point.
  2. Select the “Numbering” button (usually shown as 1., a, i).
  3. Enter the first step, press Enter for the next number.
  4. To change the numbering style, open the numbering dialog and choose Arabic, Roman, or alphabetic.
  5. Terminate the list by pressing Enter twice or clicking the “Numbering” button.

Editing Existing Lists

  • Adding items: Place the cursor at the end of a line and press Enter.
  • Removing items: Delete the text of the line; the list will renumber automatically.
  • Changing list type: Highlight the list and click the opposite list button (bullets ↔ numbers).
  • Indenting / outdenting: Use the “Increase Indent” or “Decrease Indent” buttons to create sub‑levels.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

  1. Accidentally mixing bullet and number styles – always select the whole list before changing the style.
  2. Leaving extra blank lines inside a list – can break the continuity; delete unnecessary blanks.
  3. Incorrect indentation – use the indent buttons rather than pressing the Tab key, which may insert spaces instead of a proper list level.

Practical Exercise

Create a document that includes the following:

  1. A bulleted list of five advantages of using lists in reports.
  2. A numbered list of the steps to format a heading (font, size, bold, alignment).
  3. A multi‑level list showing a simple recipe: main steps numbered, sub‑steps bulleted.
Suggested diagram: Flowchart showing the decision process for choosing a bulleted or numbered list.

Assessment Checklist

  • Can you start and end both list types correctly?
  • Do you know how to change the numbering format?
  • Can you create a multi‑level list with proper indentation?
  • Are you able to edit, add, and delete list items without breaking the list?

Summary

Lists are a fundamental tool in document production. Mastering bulleted and numbered lists improves the clarity and professionalism of any ICT document.