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=== Bulleted lists ===
=== Bulleted lists ===
When making a bulleted list, put an asterisk before each item to make it a bulleted list item. Where a heading for the item is appropriate, use a colon after the heading, and a period at the end of the item:
When making a bulleted list, put an asterisk before each item to make it a bulleted list item.  
 
Where the bulleted list has items that are less than a full sentence, you can use commas between the items:
To qualify for PWD benefits, you must:
*be at least 18 years of age,
*have a severe mental or physical impairment, and
*need help or supervision because of the disability.
 
Where the bulleted list has one or more items that are a full sentence or longer, use periods between the items:
Your best bets are:
* [[Legal Aid Representation]] to see if you qualify for legal aid.
* [[Family Law in BC]], for forms, self-help materials and other legal information about family legal issues.
* [[Duty Counsel]], for some assistance on the day you have to appear in court.
 
Where a heading for a bulleted list item is appropriate, use a colon after the heading, and a period at the end of the item:
* Common Experience Payment: A CEP is payable to all former students of Residential Schools.
* Common Experience Payment: A CEP is payable to all former students of Residential Schools.
* Independent Assessment Process: Under this process, a victim of abuse at a Residential School may apply for additional compensation.
* Independent Assessment Process: Under this process, a victim of abuse at a Residential School may apply for additional compensation.


=== Numbered lists ===
=== Numbered lists ===