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Eliminate Excess Spacing in Lists

By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com

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Stop Using the Default Tab and Bullet Settings

Avoid Gaps Between Bullets and List Items

In most instances, the default setting in your software puts too much space between bullets and their related list items. Specify a specific spacing based on the size of the font, the bullet, and the width of the column.
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