To create a list in Microsoft Publisher, you need to be working inside a text box.
Create a text box
On the Objects toolbar, click the Text tool , and then click inside your publication.
Create a bulleted list
To start a new line with a bullet, press ENTER.
To start a new line without a bullet, press SHIFT+ENTER.
Create a numbered list
To start a new line with a number, press ENTER.
To start a new line without a number, press SHIFT+ENTER.
To end a numbered list, press ENTER twice.
Note Publisher will automatically number the paragraphs in your list. If you add or delete paragraphs, Publisher will update the numbers.