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Outline Numbering
I read Ms. Kelly's fine article on the perils of Outline Numbering. I have
never run into many problems, but then again, I have used Outline numbering only for simple rough outlines for other things, nothing too involved. But I am having the most annoying problem. In Word 2000 I can set up OL numbering in the desired format. When I press Enter I go to the next numbered level corresponding with the level I just completed. To indent further and go to a lower heading/numbering level I press tab and bingo, what might have been IV is now, say, A, B. C etc. (I am reluctant to go through her recommended procedure for OL numbering since I already use Heading styles for ordinary, well, headings--free of any numbering, and I'd sort of like to keep it that way). Same thing with Word 2003. Here is the problem: In Word 2002, the tab works differently. When I press tab at the next level I get an indent alright, but no change in the numbering! I can't see any difference in the OL numbering settings between Word 2000 and 2002 Is it me? Am I missing something? Or is it the revenge of that demon Outline Numbering? -- Joe McGuire |
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If you don't get a satisfactory answer here, try posting in
microsoft.public.word.numbering, where the numbering gurus hang out. But note that outline numbering (as described by Shauna) can be applied to any series of styles; you don't have to use the built-in heading (or any heading) styles. For example, I often apply outline numbering to List Number, List Number 2, List Number 3, etc., or you can link the numbering to custom styles. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Joseph McGuire" wrote in message ... I read Ms. Kelly's fine article on the perils of Outline Numbering. I have never run into many problems, but then again, I have used Outline numbering only for simple rough outlines for other things, nothing too involved. But I am having the most annoying problem. In Word 2000 I can set up OL numbering in the desired format. When I press Enter I go to the next numbered level corresponding with the level I just completed. To indent further and go to a lower heading/numbering level I press tab and bingo, what might have been IV is now, say, A, B. C etc. (I am reluctant to go through her recommended procedure for OL numbering since I already use Heading styles for ordinary, well, headings--free of any numbering, and I'd sort of like to keep it that way). Same thing with Word 2003. Here is the problem: In Word 2002, the tab works differently. When I press tab at the next level I get an indent alright, but no change in the numbering! I can't see any difference in the OL numbering settings between Word 2000 and 2002 Is it me? Am I missing something? Or is it the revenge of that demon Outline Numbering? -- Joe McGuire |
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Hi Joseph,
And whether Tab (or Shift+Tab) change the style depends on the setting = "Tools AutoCorrect Options AutoFormat as you type Set left and = first line indent for tab and backspace" (or something like that... = could never make too much sense of that option's text). You might try Alt+Shift+Left, Alt+Shift+Right (OutlineDemote, = OutlinePromote), which work a bit more reliable and independently of the = setting mentioned above. Regards, Klaus "Joseph McGuire" schrieb im = Newsbeitrag ... I read Ms. Kelly's fine article on the perils of Outline Numbering. I = have never run into many problems, but then again, I have used Outline = numbering only for simple rough outlines for other things, nothing too involved. = But I am having the most annoying problem. In Word 2000 I can set up OL numbering in the desired format. When I press Enter I go to the next numbered level corresponding with the level I just completed. To = indent further and go to a lower heading/numbering level I press tab and = bingo, what might have been IV is now, say, A, B. C etc. (I am reluctant to = go through her recommended procedure for OL numbering since I already use Heading styles for ordinary, well, headings--free of any numbering, = and I'd sort of like to keep it that way). Same thing with Word 2003. =20 Here is the problem: In Word 2002, the tab works differently. When I = press tab at the next level I get an indent alright, but no change in the numbering! I can't see any difference in the OL numbering settings = between Word 2000 and 2002 Is it me? Am I missing something? Or is it the = revenge of that demon Outline Numbering? =20 --=20 =20 =20 Joe McGuire =20 |
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