To get bullets that are different from the ones that are on default settings in Microsoft Word follow these steps:

bulletClick [Format] then [Bullets and Numbering]

bulletClick on the tab that says [Bulleted' then click [Customize]
bulletA new dialog box pops up called [Customize Bulleted List]

bulletNow click [Character] and a Symbol box appears

bulletIn the font drop-down menu, you will find a listing of fonts on your computer. Chose the font  you wish to explore. You will find some excellent bullets in the Wingdings and Webdings Font.
bulletTo find a specific bullet (for example the computer bullet that is used on your handout) you should scroll through the symbols and click the one you want. If you want to enlarge the symbol so that you can see it more clearly, just click and hold down the mouse button. Once you have chosen the bullet you would like, then click [OK] and [OK] again.
bulletYou should now have the bullet you chose.

This page was last updated on Sunday, June 19, 2005.