Bullet point effecting the text that follows.

[brendand8449955]

So here is a screenshot of what I am dealing with. Basically when I ad text under the bullet by click shift enter, it indents the text. So I highlight it and turn off the bullet. The issue is that it then effects the last Bullet "Compare Rate Plans."  Why does this occur? How do I fix this issue?

[BobLevine · Accepted solution]

Why are you using soft returns? Use a real return in combination with multiple paragraph styles.

What you're seeing is exactly what I'd expect to see given your workflow.

[Frans v.d. Geest]

Shift-Return? Why??

[brendand8449955]

I wasn't sure how to start the next line without a bullet other than that way.

[Barb Binder]

Hopefully you are using paragraph styles, and if not, put learning them on your list of important features in InDesign.

Assuming you are not yet using styles, just put your text cursor in a paragraph, switch to the Paragraph view of the Control Panel and click on the Bullets button. It's a toggle to turn bullets off or on the selected paragraph. (Bonus tip: if you hold the Alt/Opt key as you click, you can edit how the bullets look.)

[Frans v.d. Geest]

brendand8449955  schreef

I wasn't sure how to start the next line without a bullet other than that way.

By applying the same Paragraph Style of course 😉

If you don't know how you really need a basic training in InDesign...

[BobLevine]

I concur with Frans. At the very least buy this book: InDesign CC: Visual QuickStart Guide (2014 release): Sandee Cohen: 9780133953565: Amazon.com: Books ​

It is by far the best beginner book out there.

[brendand8449955]

I do use styles and your advice did work. I tried doing it before and it didn't work. I'm assuming that is because I was using Shift Return. I'm embarrassed, that should have been obvious.

[Brittany288747244jog]

Yes, I realize this is an old post however something needs to be pointed out here. When someone comes on here looking for advice, they do not need to be admonished for lacking a skill set they've never been taught. Things like "you should have," "You need basic training then," and "Why didn't you," absolutely do not help. I am shocked by the responses in some of these threads. Everyone is at different levels of learning and speaking to them in such a way inhibits curiosity or the want to learn further. Look at OP's last response, "I'm embarrassed." People should not feel ashamed on here. Learn to be helpful without shaming people.