But at least the Bullets & Numbering feature is easy to find, located in the Paragraph panel (the inputs also appear in the Control and the Properties panel when text is selected). Instead, it looks like they have been inspired by the way Microsoft Office software does it. The Illustrator developers have not copied InDesign’s way to make lists. Ultimately, I was glad to see lists coming to Illustrator because I can see the need not only for packaging, but other areas as well, like infographics. Yet, at the same time I’ve seen packaging designers who need to use Illustrator struggle with the program’s limited text abilities.

Are lists really necessary or will this encourage people to do things like layout catalogs in Illustrator? For a long time I’ve agreed with those who said Illustrator should not try to be InDesign Lite. The Bullet & Numbering feature has sparked many discussions about how “InDesigny” Illustrator should get. Let’s take a look at the details of these functions, and what they can-and can’t-do for us. Adobe’s developers have added an actual list feature (for bullets and numbering), as well as a History panel, and some smaller things in the 3D and Materials area. First rolling out to users on July 25, Illustrator 26.4 is a version that ticks off some ancient items on the wish lists of users everywhere. Let’s call this one The Wish List Edition.

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