LibreOffice: using a dash as bullet automatically

With OpenOffice, I could use a dash as a bullet. I started a new line with a dash, space, then some text, then enter. Magically, the dash would convert to a bullet list, indent, etc. When LibreOffice this doesn't work anymore. Old documents which have these dashed bullets still work, and copying and pasting works, but it doesn't work automatically anymore.

How can I get this working?

You need to adjust the AutoCorrect Options:

1. In LibreOffice Writer, open menu Tools;
2. Select AutoCorrect Options.

In the following dialogue:

you can toggle the option Apply numbering - symbol:.

The symbol at the right of the word symbol: shows the bullet type LO will insert instead of the dash you've entered. EDIT: To change the bullet symbol, do one of the following (after enabling the apply numberingoption):

• double-click on the symbol;
• click on the Edit button at the lower left:

The character map will appear, allowing to select a new bullet character.