Number Formatting

[Kelli]

Is there a way to change the default number sequence for
an outline?

Problem: After entering text in an outline at Level 1, I
press enter and then tab to start Level 2. The number
sequence at Level 2 has to be changed, causing me to
either, open the task pane and choose a numbering
sequence or click on numbering on my toolbar, every time
I start a new Level.

WHen startintg a new level I do not want to have to apply
a sequence every time. I want OneNote to remember what
sequence I use for Lever2, Level 3, etc.

Thanks

 

[Olya Veselova]

There is no way to change the default numbering. But if you want to avoid
going to the toolbar or the Numbering pane, you can try this:

When you are starting a line, just type the number format that you want to
use, then press space. OneNote will start using that number format.
Examples:
1.<space>
1)<space>
i.<space>
a.<space>
a)<space>
OneNote will apply the format you want regardless of whether the numbering
is already turned on or not.

Olya,
OneNote team

 

[Jenny Berger]

This doesn't work for me. When I type 1.<space> on the 3rd level of my
outline, it's as good as plain text -- meaning there is no hanging indent if
the item runs onto a second line, which is indicative of true outline
numbering.

Of course, I have auto-numbering turned off -- do I need to turn this back on?

Jenny