How to: Change default bullet symbol in a list.
Solution:
Use the style option from the Format menu and select 'List Bullet' from the 'Styles' menu.
1) Select the 'Format' menu and select 'Style...'.
2) Select 'All Styles' in the 'List' drop-down list box.
3) Select 'List Bullet' from the 'Styles' menu.
4) Click 'Modify...'.
5) Select the 'Add to Template' check box. (This will ensure that the new default bullet will be used on any new documents created with the current template.)
'Add to Template' check box
6) Click 'Format...' drop-down list button.
7) Select 'Numbering...'.
'Numbering'
8) Do one of the following:
a) Select an existing bullet style.
b) To edit an existing style:
1] Select a style and click 'Modify...'.
2] Make the desired changes in font, font size, and color.
3] Click 'OK'.
9) Click 'OK'.
10) Do one of the following:
a) Click 'Close'.
b) To apply changes to the current document, click 'Apply'.