How auto-format in Word 2008 copied text from Entourage Tasks

[Norman R. Nager, Ph.D.]

Frequently, I start a list of things to do or several notations within given
Entourage Tasks.

But when I copy the text to a new Word document and type "1." before the
first item, and then press the return key at the end of the item, it does
not auto-format and create a numbered list. I delete the beginning of the
next paragraph so it joins the end of item 1. and then press the return
key, but I still can't get it to auto-format.

What should I be doing differently, please?

Respectfully, Norm

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Norm -

If you want to use the automatic numbering go to Word> Preferences>
AutoCorrect (or Tools> AutoCorrect) - AutoFormat As You Type & tick the box
for Automatic Numbered Lists.

However, I would imagine that you cleared that checkbox in the past for some
reason - perhaps on advice offered here - so as an alternative to
restoring the check you can apply the Numbering via the Formatting Toolbar
or the Formatting Palette as well as by using keyboard options.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac