In Word, click on Tools | AutoCorrect Options | AutoFormat As You Type |
check the "Set left- and first-indent with tabs and backspaces" box | OK.

"SteveP117" wrote:

Word 2003 - I have somehow turned off my tab keys ability to change outline
numbering. When in a numbered list, if I press tab, it does just that tab,
it use to shift the outline and change the number or bullet type based on
outline format.

Any one that can help?