How to Insert Bullets in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Insert Bullets in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, select the cell where you wish to insert the bullets.
Following that, head over to the top navigation bar and click 'Formulas'.
Choose 'AutoSum' from the available options.
Subsequently, click 'More Functions'.
Choose 'Char' from the list of function selections and then click 'Insert'.
Click the 'Number' field afterwards, then type '149'. For your information, 149 is the specific character code for bullets.
Once done, tap 'Insert' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the bullet will be inserted into the selected cell.
Quick answer: To insert bullets in Microsoft Excel, select your cell, click 'Formulas', select 'AutoSum', click 'More Functions', and choose 'Char'. Click 'Insert', type '149' into the 'Number' field as the character code, and click 'Insert' to add the bullet to the cell.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Add bullet points to cells in Microsoft by selecting formulas, choosing the char function, and entering character code 149. This guide shows how to insert Bullets in Microsoft Excel in 8 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, select the cell where you wish to insert the bul..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the bullet will be inserted into the selected cell". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to insert Bullets in Microsoft Excel?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Insert Checkbox in Microsoft Excel, How to insert multiple rows in microsoft excel and How to Insert Page Number in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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