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title: "How to Go Back a Bullet Point in Google Docs"
h1: "How to Go Back a Bullet Point in Google Docs"
description: "Learn how to easily go back a bullet point in Google Docs with our step-by-step guide. Enhance your document formatting skills today!"
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# How to Go Back a Bullet Point in Google Docs

Go back to a previous bullet point in your Google Docs document with just a few keyboard shortcuts or using the indent tool. This demo helps you easily navigate and adjust your list structure.

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1. **Open Google Docs** – Go to [docs.google.com](https://docs.google.com/) and open the document with the bullet points.
2. **Select the Bullet Point** – Click on the bullet point or line that you want to move back.
3. **Use the Keyboard Shortcut** –
   
      - On **Windows**, press **Shift + Tab** to move the bullet point back to the previous level.
      - On **Mac**, press **Shift + Tab** as well.
4. **Observe the Indentation** – After pressing **Shift + Tab**, the bullet point will move back, and the indentation will decrease.
5. **Check for Sub Bullet Points** – If the bullet point has sub points, it will move out of the sublist and align back with the main bullet list.
6. **Manual Adjustment (Optional)** – If you prefer, you can also click **Format > Align & Indent > Indentation options** to manually adjust the indent size.
7. **Adjust Bullet Style (Optional)** – If you want to change the bullet style (dots, checkmarks, etc.), click the dropdown arrow next to the bullet icon to select a different style.
8. **Done** – Your bullet point is now moved back to its original position, keeping the document organized and clear.