Margaret has described the correct way to do this; if you want a
quick-and-dirty solution, press Tab at the end of the first line before
pressing Enter.

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"Margaret Aldis" wrote in
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You need two separate styles - one for the numbered part of the paragraph,
and one for the main justified part. Format the first style with the
correct
space after, and with 'Keep with next' set the paragraph settings. Set the
'following style' to the main paragraph style.

You will then style the first 4 words (to number), press *one* return, and
carry on typing in the main paragraph style (applied automatically).

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"Gaz uk" wrote in message
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Hi

I have a paragraph that is numbered. The first line has 4 words then
there
are two soft returns (ctrl enter) then the main body of the paragraph
which I
need justified. However when I do justify the main body the first line
also
justifies and looks stupid.

I'm sure there is a simple answer but I'm unsure if I should be
formatting
this in a different way, or is there an option I haven't found?

Thanks in advance

G