Lists

Lists are the backbone of most slides — they break ideas into scannable points. Tachyonn supports bulleted (unordered) and numbered (ordered) lists, and they nest cleanly.

Bulleted lists

Start each line with -, *, or +, followed by a space. Pick whichever character you like — they all produce the same bullet:

- First point
- Second point
- Third point

Numbered lists

Start each line with a number and a period. You don't have to keep the numbers correct yourself — Tachyonn renders them in sequence regardless of what you type:

1. Set up the experiment
2. Collect the data
3. Analyze the results

Nesting lists

To create a sub-list, indent the child items. You can mix bulleted and numbered lists freely as you nest:

1. Main step
   - A supporting detail
   - Another detail
2. Next main step
   - One more detail

The indentation is what creates the hierarchy, so keep it consistent — two spaces per level works well.

Reveal list items one at a time

A common need in talks is to reveal bullets click by click instead of all at once. The quickest way is the automatic reveal — wrap the list in >[]{ … } and each item drops in on its own click:

>[]{
- This appears on the first click
- This appears on the second click
- This appears on the third click
}

If you need precise control — specific click numbers, or removing items — use the >[n]{…} / <[n]{…} commands directly. They aren't limited to lists; see Animations for the full picture.

Tips

Don't overdo step-by-step reveals. They're great for building suspense or walking through a process, but a slide where everything appears one piece at a time can feel slow. Reserve them for moments that genuinely benefit.