See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/TameAutoFormat.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
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"s0ndra" wrote in message
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When typing a new document (specifications) that I want to format myself,
the
number list button keeps coming on and messing me up. How do I get it to
turn off?