How to Add Bullets in LinkedIn Posts and Profile (2026 Guide)
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Quick answer: LinkedIn doesn't have a built-in bullet point button for posts. Copy-paste bullet symbols (•, ▸, ✓, ➜) from this page, or use our free LinkedIn Text Formatter to format your posts with bullets instantly.
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Copy any of these bullet symbols directly into your LinkedIn post:
Standard Bullets
• Bullet point
‣ Triangle bullet
◦ Open bullet
⁃ Hyphen bullet
Arrow Bullets
→ Right arrow
➜ Heavy arrow
▸ Right triangle
▶ Play button
➤ Arrow pointer
⇒ Double arrow
Check Mark Bullets
✓ Check mark
✔ Heavy check
☑ Ballot check
✅ Green check (emoji)
Star and Shape Bullets
★ Black star
☆ White star
◆ Diamond
■ Black square
▪ Small square
○ Circle
● Filled circle
Number Alternatives
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❿
Quick Reference
How to Add Bullets in LinkedIn Posts
Method 1: Copy-Paste (Fastest)
- Copy a bullet symbol from the list above
- Open LinkedIn and start writing a post
- Paste the bullet at the start of each line
- Press Enter after each bullet point
Example:
3 things I learned this week:
• Your network is your net worth
• Consistency beats perfection
• Ask for help before you need it
Method 2: Use the LinkedIn Text Formatter
Our free LinkedIn Text Formatter lets you:
- Add bullets automatically to your text
- Format text with bold and italic styles
- Add spacing and line breaks
- Preview how your post will look
You can also use our LinkedIn Post Generator to create fully formatted posts with bullets automatically.
Method 3: Keyboard Shortcuts
On Windows:
- Hold Alt and type 7 on the numpad → •
- Hold Alt and type 0149 on the numpad → •
On Mac:
- Press Option + 8 → •
On mobile:
- Type a hyphen (-) and LinkedIn may auto-format it
- Or copy a bullet from this page and keep it in your clipboard
You're writing a LinkedIn post on your phone and need bullet points. What's the fastest method?
How to Add Bullets in LinkedIn Profile Sections
About Section
Bullets make your About section scannable:
Digital Marketing Manager | SaaS | B2B
What I do:
• Build content strategies that drive pipeline
• Manage paid and organic social campaigns
• Turn data into actionable growth plans
Let's connect → [email]
Need help writing your About section? Our LinkedIn summary generator creates professional bios instantly.
Experience Section
Use bullets for accomplishments:
• Grew organic traffic 340% in 12 months
• Managed $2M annual ad budget across 4 channels
• Built a team of 5 content creators from scratch
Featured Section
Bullets work in featured post descriptions too.
LinkedIn Bullet Point Formatting Tips
1. Keep Bullets Short
Each bullet should be one line. If it wraps to a second line, it's too long.
Good: • Increased revenue 40% YoY
Bad: • Increased revenue by 40% year over year by implementing a digital marketing strategy across multiple channels
2. Use Parallel Structure
Start each bullet the same way (all verbs, all nouns, etc.):
Good:
• Built the content team
• Launched the blog
• Grew traffic 5x
Bad:
• Building a content team
• The blog was launched
• Traffic grew 5x
3. Add White Space
Put a blank line before and after your bullet list:
Here's what we did:
• Redesigned the landing page
• Rewrote all ad copy
• Launched A/B tests
The result? 67% more conversions.
4. Limit to 3-5 Bullets
More than 5 bullets and people stop reading. Pick the strongest points. For longer-form content, consider writing a LinkedIn article instead.
5. Mix Bullet Styles Sparingly
Don't use different bullet symbols in the same list. Pick one and stick with it.
Which LinkedIn post is better formatted?
Bullet Points in LinkedIn Articles
LinkedIn articles (long-form content) have a built-in rich text editor with a proper bullet point button:
- Open LinkedIn and click Write article
- Write your content
- Select the text you want as bullets
- Click the bullet list icon in the toolbar
- Choose unordered (•) or ordered (1, 2, 3) list
Articles support full formatting that regular posts don't. For the best engagement, post articles during peak LinkedIn hours.
Why Bullets Matter on LinkedIn
- Formatted posts are easier to scan on mobile, where most LinkedIn users read
- Bullet points create visual breaks that keep readers scrolling instead of skipping
- LinkedIn's algorithm favors posts with higher dwell time, and well-formatted posts hold attention longer
- Need post ideas? Browse our LinkedIn post ideas guide for inspiration
- Recruiters skim profiles quickly, bullets help them find key achievements fast
FAQ
Why can't I add bullets directly in LinkedIn?
LinkedIn's post editor is plain text only, it doesn't support rich formatting like bullets, bold, or italics natively. You need to use Unicode characters (copy-paste special symbols) to add formatting. LinkedIn Articles, however, do have a rich text editor with built-in bullet support.
Do bullet points work on LinkedIn mobile?
Yes. Unicode bullet symbols display correctly on both the LinkedIn mobile app and desktop. Copy the bullet symbol from this page, paste it into your LinkedIn post on mobile, and it will render properly for all viewers.
What's the best bullet symbol for LinkedIn?
The standard bullet (•) is the most professional and widely used. For more visual posts, arrow bullets (→) or checkmarks (✓) can add emphasis. Avoid emoji bullets in professional contexts, they can look unprofessional to some audiences.
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