How to Make Lists with Custom Bullets Accessible in InDesign

Learn how to create a list in InDesign using custom bullets that are also accessible and understood by those using assistive devices.

Chad Chelius Chad Chelius

In this accessibility how-to video, Chad Chelius discusses the downfalls of using custom bullets in a list bound for a digital document. Assistive devices such as screen readers won’t recognize the text as a list, causing confusion for the end user. But not to worry—Chad provides a clever solution to the issue. So not only can you retain your customized bullet characters, but the text will be read and understood properly by all who will consume it.

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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025

This article was first published on October 9, 2023

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