beginitemize

begin{itemize} is the LaTeX command used to start a bulleted list. In LaTeX source, you write \begin{itemize} to open the list and \end{itemize} to close it. Each entry in the list is introduced with the \item command, which creates a new bullet point. The environment is part of LaTeX’s standard list tooling and is widely used for organizing items in a simple, non-numeric format.

Basic usage is straightforward: place \begin{itemize} on its own line, add one or more \item entries, and end with \end{itemize}. Items can contain arbitrary content, including paragraphs, figures, or other lists. Nested lists are common; a new \begin{itemize} can be started within an \item to create a sublist. Nested levels typically use different bullet symbols, such as a bullet, dash, or asterisk, depending on the document class and font.

Customization is possible through packages and LaTeX commands. The enumitem package is frequently used to customize bullet symbols and spacing, for example: \begin{itemize}[label=$\star$] … \end{itemize}. Without extra packages, you can redefine the labels for each nesting level with \renewcommand{\labelitemi}{...}, \renewcommand{\labelitemii}{...}, and so on. The itemize environment is often used alongside enumerate for numbered lists and description for descriptive lists.

Common pitfalls include forgetting to end the environment, mismatched nesting, or applying formatting that affects indentation. Overall, the begin{itemize} environment provides a simple, flexible foundation for presenting bulleted information in LaTeX documents.