Use numbered lists for explaining sequential steps.
Use bulleted lists to group like items together or to simplify lengthy and dense paragraphs.
Lists with full sentences: capitalize the first word of each list item and use a period at the end.
(Don’t end with semicolons, commas, “or” or “and.”)
Yes:
How to renew a book:
1) Click “My Account” in the header.
2) Enter username and password.
3) Select checkboxes next to items.
4) Click “renew selected items.”
Lists of items: capitalize the first word of each bullet but don’t use punctuation at the end.
Yes:
Request & Delivery Services:
• Interlibrary Loan
• DocExpress
• Campus delivery