Ever had a pile of ideas that seemed to go off in all directions? Google Slides is here to bring order to the chaos, making your presentations clear and easy to follow. One handy feature is using sub-bullet points—think of them as bullet points within bullet points. They help you organize your thoughts and present information in a logical, easy-to-digest manner.
In this blog post, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to make sub-bullet points in Google Slides. It’s super simple! Let’s dive in and turn your jumbled thoughts into a structured and impactful presentation!
1. Adding Bullet Points in Google Slides
Before adding sub-bullets, you first need regular bullet points. Here’s how:
- Open Google Slides and select the slide where you want to add bullet points.
- Click on the text box (or insert one by clicking “Insert > Text Box”).
- Type your text, then select it.
- Click on the bullet list icon (in the toolbar) or press ‘Ctrl + Shift + 8’ (Cmd + Shift + 8 on Mac).
- Your text will now be a bullet point!
Now, let’s dive into adding sub-bullet points.
2. How to Make Sub Bullet Points in Google Slides
Adding sub-bullets is just as easy as regular bullets. Here’s what to do:
- After creating a bullet point, press ‘Enter’ to create a new line.
- Press the ‘Tab’ key on your keyboard.
- You now have a sub-bullet point underneath your main bullet.
- Type your sub-point and press ‘Enter’ to add more.
- If you want to move a sub-bullet ‘back to a main bullet’, press ‘Shift + Tab’.
🔹 Example:
- Main Point
- Sub Bullet Point
- Another Sub Bullet Point
Super easy, right?
3. Customizing Bullet Points in Google Slides
Plain bullet points work fine, but what if you want to make them more creative? Here’s how you can customize them:
Change Bullet Point Style
- Click on your bullet points.
- Click on ‘Format > Bullets & numbering > List options’.
- Choose from different ‘bullet styles’ like circles, dashes, or even numbers.
Use Symbols or Emojis as Bullet Points
Want to make your slides more fun? Try using symbols or emojis!
- Select your bullet points.
- Click ‘Format > Bullets & numbering > List options > More bullets’.
- Choose a symbol or emoji from the list.
🔹 Example:
✅ First Point
⭐ Sub Bullet Point
💡 Another Sub Bullet
This makes your slides stand out and keeps your audience engaged!
4. Using Indentation for Better Organization
Indentation helps keep your points structured and easy to read. If your bullets look messy, try adjusting the indentation:
- Select your bullet points.
- Click ‘Format > Align & Indent > Indentation Options’.
- Adjust the ‘left indent’ or ‘hanging indent’ to make your bullets look better.
🔹 Pro Tip: If you want your bullets evenly spaced, use the line spacing option in the toolbar!
5. Keyboard Shortcuts for Faster Bullet Points
Want to work faster in Google Slides? Use these handy shortcuts:
| Action | Windows Shortcut | Mac Shortcut |
| Add bullet points | Ctrl + Shift + 8 | Cmd + Shift + 8 |
| Add sub-bullet point | Tab | Tab |
| Move bullet back | Shift + Tab | Shift + Tab |
| Customize bullets | Format > Bullets & numbering | Format > Bullets & numbering |
Using shortcuts can save you tons of time when making presentations!
6. Why Sub Bullet Points Improve Your Slides
If you’re wondering why bother with sub-bullets, here’s why they’re so useful:
✔ They make slides easier to read (No one likes walls of text!)
✔ They organize information (Keep your ideas clear and structured)
✔ They keep your audience engaged (Simple slides = happy viewers)
✔ They look professional (Well-structured slides leave a good impression)
By using sub-bullets, you improve readability and make your key points stand out.
Final Thoughts
Adding sub-bullet points in Google Slides is super easy and helps make your presentations clear, structured, and visually appealing. Whether you’re creating a school project, a business pitch, or a workshop presentation, using sub-bullets will keep your content organized and engaging.
Now that you know how to do it, go ahead and create slides that are easy to follow and fun to read!
