Overview
Create bulleted and numbered lists in your notes to keep related points easy to scan. Choose bullets for items without a set order, or numbers when sequence matters.
Add new items as you type, nest items under one another, and format list text with the editor’s text tools.
When to use it
Group research notes or key takeaways into easy-to-scan points.
Number the steps in a process or set of instructions.
Organize a meeting agenda or discussion topics.
Nest supporting details under a main point.
Features and settings
Built in
Bulleted or numbered items
Use Bullet List for points without a required order, or Numbered List when the sequence matters.
Built in
Nested list items
Press Tab to indent the current item under another item. Press Shift+Tab to move it back out.
Built in
Text formatting
Format selected text with options such as Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough, and Inline Code.
Built in
Links in list items
Add a link to text in a list item with Link.
Built in
Change list type
Use Turn Into to switch between Bullet List and Numbered List.
How to use it
Add a list
Type / in the editor and search for Lists.
Choose a list style
Select a bulleted or numbered list, depending on whether your points need a specific order.
Write your items
Type an item and press Enter to start the next one.
Add a nested item
Press Tab to indent the current item, or Shift+Tab to move it back out.
Finish the list
Press Enter on an empty last item to end the list and continue in a Text block below.
Where it works
On any page
In the / menu
Inside board cards
Turn other blocks into it
Own settings panel
Lara can add it for you
Examples
Meeting agenda
Use a numbered list for agenda items when the order of discussion matters.
Research notes
Use bullets for key findings, then nest supporting details under each point.
Process instructions
Number each step so readers can follow the sequence.
Tips · Limitations
Tips
Choose numbered lists for steps that need to happen in order.
Use Tab and Shift+Tab to show which details belong under a main point.
Press Enter on an empty last item to continue writing in a Text block.
Use Turn Into to change a list between bulleted and numbered.
Limitations
List items are not checkboxes, so you can’t check them off as tasks.
Lists do not have a Block Settings panel.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a list in my notes?
Type / in the editor, search for Lists, and choose a bulleted or numbered list. Type an item and press Enter to add another.
How do I make a numbered list?
Choose a numbered list when you add Lists. You can also use Turn Into and choose Numbered List to change an existing list.
How do I make a list with sub-items?
Press Tab to indent the current item into a nested level. Press Shift+Tab to move it back out.
How do I stop a list and keep writing?
Press Enter on an empty last item. The list ends and a new Text block starts below it.
Can I use a list as a checklist?
Lists support bulleted and numbered items, but they do not include checkboxes for marking tasks complete.
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