Auto Numbering in Word
Word's Auto Numbering can be a useful tool, though sometimes
users find it annoying. Get Auto Numbering under your control! Turn
it on when you want it and turn it off when you do not.
When you begin a list by typing "1." (without the quotes),
pressing the space bar or tab key, and then typing some text, Word
automatically converts the paragraph to a numbered list when you
press ENTER to end the paragraph. The next paragraph is
automatically indented begins with "2." This is OK if you want a
sequentially numbered list. But sometimes you may have a list that
is not sequential. Or you may not want Word to number or format the
list for some other reason.
To turn off Auto Numbering, go to the Tools menu and choose the
Auto Correct option. When the Auto Correct dialog box appears, click
the tab called "Auto Format As You Type". Remove the check mark from
the box labeled "Automatic Numbered Lists." (You can also remove the
check from "Automatic Bulleted Lists" as well.) Click OK to close
the box.
To turn Auto Numbering back on, return to the dialog box and
replace the checkmark.
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