[Brad]

In procedural writing (aka technical writing), I need to use multilevel or
nested ordered and unordered lists. For example, Step 1 might have an ordered
(sequentally numbered) subroutine. Step 2 might have a list of choices
(unordered or bullet list).

1. Click this.
a. Do that.
b. Select something.
c. Click OK.
2. Choose one of the following:
* Red
* Green
* Blue

The problem is that Word automatically assumes that the first nested item in
Step 2 should be numbered like in Step 1. That is, "a".
When I select "Red, Green, and Blue" and select the Bullet list button, not
only do the items under Step 2 change to bullet items but also the items
under Step 1.

I know that I have done this previously OK in Word, but I'm stumped! How do
you apply different list qualities (ordered and unordered) to the same levels
within a list, please?

Thank you

[grammatim[_2_]]

You could create a new style with the same properties (except
Numbering) and a different name.

On Oct 24, 4:43*pm, Brad wrote:
In procedural writing (aka technical writing), I need to use multilevel or
nested ordered and unordered lists. For example, Step 1 might have an ordered
(sequentally numbered) subroutine. Step 2 might have a list of choices
(unordered or bullet list).

1. Click this.
* * a. Do that.
* * b. Select something.
* * c. Click OK.
2. Choose one of the following:
* * * Red
* * * Green
* * * Blue

The problem is that Word automatically assumes that the first nested item in
Step 2 should be numbered like in Step 1. That is, "a".
When I select "Red, Green, and Blue" and select the Bullet list button, not
only do the items under Step 2 change to bullet items but also the items
under Step 1.

I know that I have done this previously OK in Word, but I'm stumped! How do
you apply different list qualities (ordered and unordered) to the same levels
within a list, please?

Thank you