If the numbering is part of the paragraph style, then yes, applying heading
style to the paragraph will remove the number and use the heading numbering.
However, if you have simply applied numbering (using that dreaded button on
the toolbar), it won't because it is Direct formatting.

A tip: never use the toolbar buttons for either numbering or bullets. Always
create a style for bullets or numbering.

--
Terry Farrell - Word MVP
http://word.mvps.org/

"~D~" wrote in message
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: ...and it gives me the Heading 1 style format but includes the number as
: well. I thought that when you label something Heading 1 it will overwrite
: the text. I went into
: Format/Style and chose None for Numbering and it did
: not help.
:
: Please help.
:
: Thank you.
:
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