Outline Numbering and Tab

[Joseph McGuire]

I am having a most annoying problem. In Word 2000 I can set up OL
numbering in the desired format. When I press Enter I go to the next
numbered level corresponding with the level I just completed. To indent
further and go to a lower heading/numbering level I press tab and bingo,
what might have been IV is now, say, A, B. C etc. (I am reluctant to go
through her recommended procedure for OL numbering since I already use
Heading styles for ordinary, well, headings--free of any numbering, and I'd
sort of like to keep it that way). Same thing with Word 2003.

Here is the problem: In Word 2002, the tab works differently--at least when
accessed through Microsoft's Terminal Server. When I press tab at the next
level I get an indent alright, but no change in the numbering!

I ought to get this when I press Enter and then Tab at the end of Section
II:

I. Blah Blah
II. Blah Blah
A. Blah Blah

But I get this instead:

I. Blah Blah
II. Blah Blah
III. Blah Blah

I can't see any difference in the OL numbering settings between
Word 2000 and 2002 Is it me? Am I missing something? Or is it the revenge
of that demon Outline Numbering?

(I read Ms. Kelly's fine article on the perils of Outline Numbering. I have
never run into many problems, but then again, I have used Outline numbering
only for simple rough outlines for other things, nothing too involved. )
(This message was originally posted in the word.documentmanagement board but
I was referred to the more enlightened crowd here!)

Joe McGuire
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Stefan Blom]

Make sure the following option is enabled:

Tools > AutoCorrect > AutoFormat As You Type: "Set first and
left indent with tabs and backspaces."


--
Stefan Blom

I am having a most annoying problem. In Word 2000 I can set up OL
numbering in the desired format. When I press Enter I go to the next
numbered level corresponding with the level I just completed. To indent
further and go to a lower heading/numbering level I press tab and bingo,
what might have been IV is now, say, A, B. C etc. (I am reluctant to go
through her recommended procedure for OL numbering since I already use
Heading styles for ordinary, well, headings--free of any numbering, and I'd
sort of like to keep it that way). Same thing with Word 2003.

Here is the problem: In Word 2002, the tab works differently--at least when
accessed through Microsoft's Terminal Server. When I press tab at the next
level I get an indent alright, but no change in the numbering!

I ought to get this when I press Enter and then Tab at the end of Section
II:

I. Blah Blah
II. Blah Blah
A. Blah Blah

But I get this instead:

I. Blah Blah
II. Blah Blah
III. Blah Blah

I can't see any difference in the OL numbering settings between
Word 2000 and 2002 Is it me? Am I missing something? Or is it the revenge
of that demon Outline Numbering?

(I read Ms. Kelly's fine article on the perils of Outline Numbering. I have
never run into many problems, but then again, I have used Outline numbering
only for simple rough outlines for other things, nothing too involved. )
(This message was originally posted in the

word.documentmanagement board but