Outline numbering

[Guest]

I have used outline for years. On my new 2003 version I
hit format, bullets and numbering, outline, and then
select an outline format. When I hit enter it puts the
outline number on the document, but when I hit the tab
kep it does not indent to the next level. I worked on it
for an hour and then uninstalled it and put the XP
version back on so I could use the outline feature. My
son has the same problem, both are using 2003, and a Dell
laptop.

 

[Chad DeMeyer]

anon,

It isn't that this changed between versions, just that you (and your son
also) have an option set differently in your XP and 2003 installations.
That settings is found in Tools>Options>Edit, and is called "Tabs and
backspace set left indent". It needs to be checked on your 2003
installations for them to function in the way you expect.

Regards,
Chad

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

In Word 2002 and 2003, this option is found on the AutoFormat As You Type
tab of Tools | AutoCorrection Options and is labeled "Set left- and
first-indent with tabs and backspaces."

 

[Chad DeMeyer]

Thank you. I really need to upgrade at home (since I can't at work) so I
don't have to be told these things.

Regards,
Chad

 

[Giz]

I am having the same problem.
The solution that I have so far is: clicking on the Indent
to move to level two and and Decrease Indent when going
back to level 1. Hope this helps...

 

[Stefan Blom]

You need to check one of the following options:

For Word 2000 and earlier: Tools > Options > Edit: "Tabs and backspace
set left indent."

For Word 2002 and later: Tools > AutoCorrect > AutoFormat As You Type:
"Set first and left indent with tabs and backspaces."