In the Outline Numbering dialog, make sure that the level 2 number is a
field (gray-shaded) and not a typed-in number 2. It may be easiest to
reconstruct the numbering from scratch at that level. Delete everything in
the "Number format" box. From the "Previous level number" list, choose Level
1, which will insert a field for that number. Type a period. Then choose
Level 2, followed by a period. Then choose "1, 2, 3" from the "Number style"
list to insert the number for the current level, followed by a period.
Also, be aware that numbering may not be correct if the numbered paragraphs
don't contain any text or if Track Changes is on and changes haven't been
accepted.
--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
"stargazer7" wrote in message
...
All,
I'm aiming to be brief here . . . please let me know if I need to submit
more info.
I'm using M$ Word 2002 with WinXP Pro SP2.
I was having horrendous problems with styled Headers and numbering. I
followed Shauna Kelly's wonderful instructions to the letter, from this
link:
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/numb...Numbering.html
After creating new header styles and numbering, I tried to renumber an
existing document. When the numbering fell apart, my next idea was to
start
a fresh document with "dummy" paragraphs consisting of X's, and placing
the
numbering needed for the document on which I've been working.
After a level-2 entry of "1.2", I successfully inserted numbers "1.2.1"
through "1.2.5." I followed this with level-2 entry "1.3" which had/has
NO
level-3 sub-headings. After entering a level-2 entry "1.4", I selected
level-3 numbering, which suddenly fell apart, displaying as "1.2.1."
When modifying the styles for "Header 1," "Header 2" etc., I selected
"Restart numbering after Level 2," as indicated in Ms. Kelley's
instructions.
Apparently, Word decided to begin renumbering with the first digit instead
of the second digit. If I try "correcting" the numbering manually, so
that
(in this example) it reads "1.4.1," all of the correctly-numbered headings
under "1,2" are ALSO changed to "1.4.X."
I can understand getting errors when trying to use newly-created
outline/numbering styles in an existing document, but I don't know why (or
what) is happening when I've started with a fresh document.
Any and all constructive comments and advice greatly appreciated (before
I'm
ready for a one-way trip to the funny farm).
cheers,
In preface, I tried to
--
Dave G.,
PC builder (and destroyer)
Northern Virginia, USA