How to: Create a numbered or bulleted list automatically.
Solution:
Start a list with a number or letter followed by punctuation. Type the text and press ENTER.
1) Begin a list with the asterisk '*' key or the number one and a period '1.'.
2) Type the text for this list item.
3) Press the ENTER key to start the next list item. (Word 7.0 automatically inserts the next number or bullet.)