Edit numbered or bulleted lists

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn how to add items to a numbered or bulleted list, create new lists, convert paragraphs to list items, and change list types in Adobe Acrobat.

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Try it in the app
Edit a PDF in a few simple steps.

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 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.