How to make lists in arabic to show from right to left
![New Multilevel List in Word 2016 New Multilevel List in Word 2016](/images/tips/315_2016/5.png)
To create a multilevel list with custom numbering, for example with orientation from right to left, do the following:
1. On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click the Multilevel List button and then choose Define New Multilevel List...:
![Multilevel List menu in Word 2016 Multilevel List menu in Word 2016](/images/tips/315_2016/1.png)
2. In the Define new Multilevel List dialog box choose the second level:
![Define new Multilevel List in Word 2016 Define new Multilevel List in Word 2016](/images/tips/315_2016/2.png)
3. Delete formatting up to the first level:
![Define new Multilevel List in Word 2016 Define new Multilevel List in Word 2016](/images/tips/315_2016/3.png)
4. Add the first level number after second level formatting:
![Define new Multilevel List in Word 2016 Define new Multilevel List in Word 2016](/images/tips/315_2016/4.png)
5. Create other formatting (see Creating numbered lists).
6. Click OK and see new multilevel list.
See also this tip in French: Comment créer la liste numérotée en arabe pour afficher de droite à gauche.