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Quickly convert numbering, bullets, or multilevel lists to plain text in Word

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When you use Word’s built-in list features, the numbers or bullets at the beginning of each list item cannot be selected individually. In addition, deleting or adding list items automatically renumbers the remaining items. In some cases, you may want to convert numbered lists, bulleted lists, or multilevel lists into plain text. Kutools for Word’s List to Text utility lets you quickly convert all types of lists to normal text in Word.

Convert numbered lists to plain text

Convert bulleted lists to plain text

Convert multilevel lists to plain text

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Click Kutools > Convert > List to Text. See screenshot:

convert list to text feature of kutools

Convert numbered lists to plain text

If you want to convert a numbered list to plain text, as shown in the screenshot below, follow these steps:

sample numbering list document

Select the numbered list, then click Kutools > Convert > List to Text. The selected list will be converted to plain text, as shown below.

select the content of listarrow rightall lists are converted to plain text
Tip:If you select part of the document, only the numbered, bulleted, or multilevel lists within the selection will be converted. If you want to convert all lists in the entire document, do not select any content before applying the utility.

Convert bulleted lists to plain text

If you want to convert a bulleted list to plain text, as shown in the screenshot below, follow these steps:

sample bulleted list document

Select the bulleted list, then click Kutools > Convert > List to Text. The list will be converted to plain text, as shown below.

select the content of bullet listarrow rightall bullet lists are converted to plain text
Tip: If you select part of the document, only the numbered, bulleted, or multilevel lists within the selection will be converted. If you want to convert all lists in the entire document, do not select any content before applying the utility.

Convert multilevel lists to plain text

If you want to convert a multilevel list to plain text, as shown below, follow these steps:

sample multilevel lists document

Select the multilevel list, then click Kutools > Convert > List to Text. The list will be converted to plain text, as shown below.

select the content of multilevel listsarrow rightall multilevel lists are converted to plain text
Tip: If you select part of the document, only the numbered, bulleted, or multilevel lists within the selection will be converted. If you want to convert all lists in the entire document, do not select any content before applying the utility.

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