How to Add Bullet Points on LinkedIn
Bullet points make LinkedIn posts dramatically easier to scan, but the editor has no list button. Here are the three ways to add them, from fastest to most manual.
Method 1: Auto-convert dashes (fastest)
Write your list naturally with dashes:
- First point - Second point - Third point
Then paste it into the LinkedIn Text Formatter and click HL. Every "- " and "* " becomes a clean "• " bullet, and your first line gets bolded as a headline — one click, done.
Method 2: Click-to-copy symbols
Open the symbols & bullets page, click the bullet you want, and paste it at the start of each line. Best when you want a specific style like ▸ or ✓.
Method 3: Keyboard shortcuts
On Windows: Alt + 0149 types "•". On Mac: Option + 8. On mobile, long-press the hyphen key on some keyboards.
Which bullet symbols render best
- • (bullet) — the safest choice, renders identically everywhere.
- → (arrow) — great for cause-effect or step sequences.
- ✓ (check) — benefit lists and "what you'll learn" sections.
- ✅ (emoji check) — bolder, more casual; renders in color.
- ▸ ► ➤ — render well but vary slightly in size across platforms.
Bullet list best practices
- Keep bullets to one line each where possible — two max.
- Parallel structure: start each bullet with the same word type (verb, noun).
- 3–7 bullets is the sweet spot; longer lists lose readers.
- Add a blank line before and after the list for breathing room.
- Don't mix bullet styles in one list.
Bullets in your About section and headline
Bullets paste fine into your About section — useful for a skills or achievements summary. In headlines, use separator symbols ( | or • ) between segments instead of list bullets. The headline formatter has one-click separators.