When I hit tab, the cursor merely tabs
over and the bullet or number remains in place. I have to right click and
press "increase indent" or "decrease indent" for whichever direction I
want.

I have checked "set left and first indent with tabs and backspaces" and the
tab key is still not responding.
Go to ToolsAutocorrect OptionsAutoformat as you type then check the Set
left and first indent with tabs and backspaces.

Can anyone help me with my bullet/numbered outline list problem?

Hi serf690

That setting normally works as expected. The problem is that the bulleting
itself doesn't always work as you would like, and it doesn't work
consistently. To control bullets you have to use bulleted styles.

For how to do that, see
How to control bullets in Microsoft Word
http://www.ShaunaKelly.com/word/bull...olbullets.html

Hope this helps.

Shauna Kelly. Microsoft MVP.
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word


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When I hit tab, the cursor merely tabs
over and the bullet or number remains in place. I have to right click and
press "increase indent" or "decrease indent" for whichever direction I
want.

I have checked "set left and first indent with tabs and backspaces" and
the
tab key is still not responding.
Go to ToolsAutocorrect OptionsAutoformat as you type then check the Set
left and first indent with tabs and backspaces.

Can anyone help me with my bullet/numbered outline list problem?