Bullet Points: Applying Emotional Symbols in Information Management

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Abstract

Bullet points are a set of symbols commonly used in typesetting to organise and present different points or notes in a well-organised list. Various shape options for bullet symbols, such as circular, square, dot, or diamond shapes. At the same time, some word processors and publishing design software offer other shapes and colour options. In handwriting, bullet points are usually drawn in any freestyle at the preference of the creator. This could reveal that specific user’s select bullet symbols based merely on their preferences without concerning the use of bullet points and icons regarding the nature of communication, not to mention the feeling or mood that these bullets symbols project onto the reader. Misconceptions sometimes create chaos for communication. This study aimed to investigate the nature of the bullet system and how the application of bullet points constructs the information hierarchy. It also assesses the influence of bullet symbols on the organisation and typesetting structure of a document.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Human Factors in Communication of Design. AHFE 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
EditorsAmic G. Ho
Place of PublicationSpringer, Cham.
Pages32-41
Number of pages10
Volume974
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventAHFE International Conference on Human Factors in Communication of Design, 2019 - Washington D.C., United States
Duration: 24 Jul 201928 Jul 2019

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume974
ISSN (Print)2194-5357
ISSN (Electronic)2194-5365

Conference

ConferenceAHFE International Conference on Human Factors in Communication of Design, 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington D.C.
Period24/07/1928/07/19

Keywords

  • Communication design
  • Emotion
  • Information management
  • Typography

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