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Is it possible to insert bullet points in a list within a paragraph using Webflow?

TL;DR
  • Use manual bullet characters (• or -) in Rich Text or Paragraph elements to visually simulate inline bullet points.
  • Alternatively, use a two-column layout: one for the intro text and one for a styled list, or insert custom HTML code if needed (with limitations).

You can’t insert bullet points within a paragraph natively in Webflow's Rich Text or Paragraph elements, but there are a few practical workarounds.

1. Use Rich Text with Custom Spans

  • Drag a Rich Text element onto the canvas.
  • Enter the paragraph with inline content.
  • On a new line or after a colon/comma, create a bullet-style list using line breaks and the dash (-) or bullet character (•) typed manually.
  • Example: “Here are the key items: • Speed • Reliability • Design.”
  • This works best for simple visual bullets, not semantic HTML lists.

2. Create a Paragraph With a Styled List Next To It

  • If the bullet points must stay visually "within" a paragraph, use a 2-column layout:
  • Column 1: Place a Paragraph element with the intro sentence.
  • Column 2: Use a List element with bullets.
  • Style spacing and typography to make it appear like a unified block of text.
  • Since Webflow doesn’t allow inline <ul> elements within a paragraph tag, you’d need to inject custom HTML code via an Embed element.
  • However, this approach often breaks semantic layout and isn't responsive-friendly.

4. Use Symbols (•) Inline as Decorative Characters

  • Within a Text Block or Paragraph, you can manually insert bullet symbols (•) using Option+8 on Mac or Alt+0149 on Windows.
  • This doesn't create a semantic list but gives the visual effect of bullets inline.

Summary

Webflow doesn’t support true inline bullet lists within a paragraph, but you can simulate this effect using manual characters, styled layouts, or Rich Text workarounds.

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