Depending on your version of Word:

Word 2000 and earlier:
On the Edit tab of Tools | Options, check "Tabs and backspace set left
indent."

Word 2002 or 2003:
On the AutoFormat As You Type tab of Tools | AutoCorrect Options, check the
box for "Set left- and first-indent with tabs and backspaces."

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
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"J.Davis" wrote in message
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When I create a bullet/number outline the tab does not indent to the next
bullet. It simply indents a normal tab. Typically, tab indents to the next
bullet and Shift+Tab goes back to the previous bullet. Any suggestions?