adding bullets<\/a>, here\u2019s how to change the color of bullets in PowerPoint quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Select the Bullet List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Click inside the text box and select the list you want to edit. If you select the entire list, the formatting change can apply to all of its bullets. If you select one specific list item, you can target that item instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Open Bullets and Numbering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Proceed to the Home<\/strong> tab, click the small arrow next to the Bullets icon, and choose Bullets and Numbering<\/strong> from the drop-down. You\u2019ll usually find this option in the Paragraph<\/strong> section, but it may vary slightly depending on your PowerPoint version.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Choose a Bullet Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Find the Color<\/strong> option in the Bullets and Numbering<\/strong> dialog box. Then, choose a color from the available theme colors if you want the bullets to match your presentation, or select More Colors<\/strong> for a custom shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Apply the Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Click OK to apply the new color. Then check the list on your slide. If it still does not change, return to the selection step or check whether a Slide Master layout controls the affected text.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Fix Bullet Colors Across Every Slide with Slide Master<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you change bullet color in PowerPoint and the same problem still appears across multiple slides, Slide Master offers a better approach because it lets you modify formatting at the layout level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any changes you make to the appropriate master layout can then flow to slides that use that layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Open Slide Master<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Go to the View<\/strong> tab and select Slide Master<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Select the Correct Layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n In the Slide Master<\/strong> view, look through the layouts and choose the one used by the slides with the incorrect bullets. Select the body text placeholder containing the bullet formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Open the Bullets and Numbering Menu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Select the body text placeholder and go to Home > Bullets<\/strong> and open Bullets and Numbering<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Change the Bullet Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Choose the desired color and apply it to the bullet formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 5: Close Master View<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Click Close Master View<\/strong> to return to your presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Inconsistent bullet colors can make a polished presentation look unfinished. They can also make lists harder to read, particularly when the bullets blend into the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fix is simple: change the color of an individual list through Bullets and Numbering<\/strong>, but use Slide Master<\/strong> when the same issue keeps appearing across your deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re still dealing with PowerPoint bullet points not changing color, check whether the formatting comes from the bullet settings, the theme, or the master layout before making more manual changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQs on PowerPoint Bullet Points Not Changing Color<\/h2>\n\n\n\n These quick answers cover some of the most common situations users encounter when trying to change bullet color in PPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Why are my bullet points white on PowerPoint slides?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Your bullets may be white because of their separate formatting, a presentation theme, or a Slide Master layout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A light background can also make white bullets appear as though they are missing. Open Bullets and Numbering<\/strong> and check the Color<\/strong> setting. If the problem affects multiple slides, inspect the relevant Slide Master<\/strong> layout as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. How do I change bullet color without changing the text color?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n To change bullet point color in PowerPoint, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nSelect the bullet list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Open Home > Bullets > Bullets and Numbering<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\nFind the Color<\/strong> option and choose your preferred shade. <\/li>\n\n\n\nClick OK<\/strong> to apply the setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\nThis changes the bullet formatting separately from the text formatting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n3. Can I make each bullet a different color in PowerPoint? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n Yes. You can change the color of individual bullet points in PowerPoint. To do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nSelect the list item you want to modify.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Open Bullets and Numbering<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nChoose a color and apply the change. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nThen, repeat the process for other bullets. This works well when colors have a clear purpose, such as separating categories or highlighting priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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