The getDefaultBullet method returns a default value for a list character that is to be used in lists, for example. For most devices, the value is set to the character » (code in text &#187). For mobile devices that cannot display this character at all or appropriately, another character is used, for example a dash.

Using this method has the following advantages over the text definition of the list character:

• The list character optimized for each device is used.
• The list characters are consistent in all applications.
• The list characters can be changed centrally by the system administrator without having to modify applications.