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Just to set the record straight, I typically design for only two levels
of bullets.
And, the second level of bullets might be subordinate to a level-one
numbered list, for example.
But, the reality is I have legacy structure and content to resolve, and
given timeframes, it is easier for me to add that third-bullet level to
accommodate what has been repeatedly done in the past. Although, you'll
all be happy to know I did take the time to work out and do away with
the forth level of bullets. LOL!
Future iterations of this project are guaranteed to see a reduction of
the number of bullet levels from three to one, yes. But, for now, it's
gotta stay. BTW, there are only two levels of list numbering, I'm happy
to report.
Eliminated? <g> If you do use multiple levels of bullet, it really
doesn't
matter what symbols you use, so long as they're (a) visually distinct
from
previous bullets and (b) not so interesting (e.g., ornate medieval
manuscript illuminations) that they distract the reader's attention. I
have
a fondness for en dashes at level 2 (they are visually lighter than your
level 1 bullets and contrast nicely), then grey triangles at level 3
(darker
than the en dashes, but different enough in shape from the level 1
bullets
to be distinct).
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