How could one get the lists to work?

If you use lists all the time, and are just now coming to Scrivener, then you’re probably well versed in Word or LibreOffice or maybe Google docs - whatever it is you’re using. Scrivener’s sync feature will let you work on a Scrivener document in a synced rtf version, using the word processor of your choice. I use Word, with my beloved customized template and macros. It’s great.

Doing this could be more convenient than it is. But if you understand how the sync feature works, and what it does and does not do, and where the gotchas are buried, and you have a good system for actually using it, and you don’t confuse yourself too badly too often, it works very nicely. When I want to work with lists, or track changes, or navigate a document using headings, I sync out of Scrivener and work in Word for as long as I need, then sync back to Scrivener.

It’s not as bad as it sounds. Having a Scrivener document open via sync in Word is hardly any different than having it opened in a Quick Reference window.