Apps Script in Docs to convert all lists to numbered lists

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🚀 New Google Apps Script Feature: Transform Your Document Lists Instantly!

Are you tired of manually changing bullet points into numbered lists in your lengthy documents? Our script is here to save the day! With just a few lines of code, you can automatically convert all bullet points into neatly organized numbered lists. This is particularly useful for legal documents, project plans, or any content where a structured sequence is key.

This Google Apps Script iterates through your document, identifies bulleted list items, and transforms them into numbered lists, maintaining the original order and hierarchy. 🔄

🔍 Why Use This Script?

  1. Time-Saving: Automates the tedious task of list conversion.
  2. Consistency: Ensures uniform formatting throughout your document.
  3. Flexibility: Easily revert back to bullets or adjust as needed.

Perfect for professionals who regularly work with extensive documents and need to maintain a high level of organization. 📊📈

To create a script in Google Docs that converts all list items into numbered lists, you will need to write a Google Apps Script. This script will iterate through all the elements in the document and convert any bullet list items into numbered list items.

Here’s a basic script to accomplish this:

function convertBulletsToNumbers() {
  var doc = DocumentApp.getActiveDocument();
  var body = doc.getBody();
  var numElements = body.getNumChildren();

  for (var i = 0; i < numElements; i++) {
    var element = body.getChild(i);
    if (element.getType() == DocumentApp.ElementType.LIST_ITEM) {
      var listItem = element.asListItem();
      // Check if the current list item is a bulleted list
      if (listItem.getGlyphType() == DocumentApp.GlyphType.BULLET) {
        // Convert to numbered list
        listItem.setGlyphType(DocumentApp.GlyphType.NUMBER);
      }
    }
  }
}

To use this script in your Google Docs:

  1. Open your Google Docs document.
  2. Go to Extensions > Apps Script.
  3. Delete any code in the script editor and paste the provided script.
  4. Save the script.
  5. Run the convertBulletsToNumbers function from the script editor.

This script will modify all bullet list items in your document, converting them into numbered list items. If your document contains different types of lists or special formatting, you may need to adjust the script to suit your specific needs. Remember to test the script on a copy of your document first to ensure it works as expected.