Constructing a list automatically

Microsoft Word uses the AutoFormat feature to automatically construct bulleted or numbered lists as you type. This default setting can be disabled in the Options dialog box (shown later as we progress). 

For numbered lists, type a 1, followed by a period, and add a space using your spacebar to automatically achieve the start of a numbered list, as shown here:

For bulleted lists, type an asterisk * followed by a space to automatically achieve the start of a bulleted list, as shown here: