Edit numbered or bulleted lists

Last updated on Oct 28, 2026

Learn to create and edit lists in Adobe Acrobat, add items, create multi-level lists, convert paragraphs to list items, and switch between bullets and numbers.

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Edit a PDF in a few simple steps.

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Select Edit in the global bar.

Select the list you want to edit.

Use the following options under FORMAT TEXT to modify the list:

To add a row to an existing list, press Enter at the end of a list item.
To remove a row, select it and press Backspace.
To create a new list, place your cursor where you want the list and select Bullet list or Numbered list as needed.
To create a multi-level list, place your cursor in the list item you want to convert to a sub-item and press Tab.
To convert a paragraph to a list item, select the text and select Bullet list or Numbered list as needed.
To convert a list item to a paragraph, select all list items and select the highlighted list type to remove the list formatting.
To change list types, select the list items and select Bullet list or Numbered list.

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