Organizing information properly helps you write better notes. Lists are one of the simplest ways to structure your content. Whether you are outlining a plan, creating to-dos, or jotting down quick points, bulleted and numbered lists in OneNote make everything clearer. In this guide, you will learn how to create bulleted lists or numbered lists in OneNote using Java. We will walk you through step-by-step code examples to help you implement this technique with ease.

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Java SDK to Create Bulleted or Numbered Lists in OneNote

We will use Aspose.Note for Java to work with OneNote documents. It supports reading, writing, editing, and converting .one files programmatically.

You can add it to your project via Maven. Here’s how:

<dependency>
    <groupId>com.aspose</groupId>
    <artifactId>aspose-note</artifactId>
    <version>25.6</version>
    <classifier>jdk17</classifier> <!-- Or jdk18/jdk21 depending on your Java version -->
</dependency>

Or download it from the releases.

How to Create a Bulleted List in OneNote using Java

You can build a simple bulleted list by following the steps below:

  1. Create a new Document class object.
  2. Add a Page.
  3. Create an Outline and add the OutlineElement class objects.
  4. Use a bullet character like "*" or "•" as a prefix for each item.
  5. Style your text using the RichText.
  6. Add everything together and save the document.
How to Create a Bulleted List in OneNote using Java

How to Create a Bulleted List in OneNote using Java

Create a Numbered List in OneNote using Java

For numbered lists, just change the prefix of each line to include numbers (1., 2., etc.) and use NumberFormat.DecimalNumbers to define the number format.

Create Numbered List in OneNote using Java

Create Numbered List in OneNote using Java

Insert a Chinese Numbered List

Aspose.Note for Java also supports various number formats. To create a Chinese-style numbered list, you can customize the text format accordingly and use the NumberFormat.ChineseCounting to define the Chinese number formate.

Insert a Chinese Number List in the OneNote

Insert a Chinese Number List in the OneNote

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Helpful Resources for Working with Lists in OneNote

Whether you are creating bulleted or numbered lists in OneNote with Java, the following resources will help you get started and go further:

These resources are your go-to guides for implementing structured, professional note-taking with Java.

Conclusion

Using Aspose.Note for Java, you can easily create structured lists in OneNote files. Whether it’s bullets or numbers, you have full control over formatting and content. This can be a huge productivity booster if you’re automating note generation, building knowledge bases, or integrating note-taking in your applications.

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