Problem with Word 2007 Modify Style

[Tim Feld]

If I wanted to tweak a style in Word 2003 (let's say a numbered heading for
example), I would open the Style and Formatting window, choose the heading,
and click on Modify, then click on Format and finally choose what I wanted to
tweak. If I wanted to change the numbering format I would then choose
Numbering. Then I would click on "Customize". Then I can easily make the
minor formatting changes that I want.

In Word 2007, it works the same way up until you click on that last
Numbering choice...there is no "Customize". All you can do is choose from a
library or "Define New Number Format". But I just want to, for example,
remove the ending "." (period) from the heading number. I don't see where I
can do that without affecting all the other formatting by defining a new
number format.

I have been trying the "Define New Number Format" but it's messing with the
sequential numbering of my headings...which is another problem in itself. I
have also tried using one from the library but it changes many formatting
settings as well. I just want to change one little thing...is that too much
to ask ;-)

I'm wondering if there is a "Customize" function in Word 2007 that works the
same as Word 2003.

My work-around is to use a PC with Word 2003 to tweak the numbering format
and then go back to my Word 2007 PC to continue editing. Not very
elegant...but it works.

Any suggestions?

Tim

 

[Dawn Crosier, Word MVP]

You have to go for the "Define New Multilevel List" option.

Place your cursor in the list you want to edit, and then select from the
"Multilevel List" command in the Paragraph group the option to Define New
Multilevel List. Then you will get into the old (2003) Format Styles and
Numbering / Modify Number dialog box.

I really struggled with that one. Still have troubles getting my head around
the idea that I might be creating tons of list styles.

--
Dawn Crosier
Microsoft MVP
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[Tim Feld]

Hi Dawn,

That was it! Thank you very much for your help.

Tim

 

[Dawn Crosier, Word MVP]

Glad to help!

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Microsoft MVP
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[Peter Gallmann]

Dear Dawn,

I suspect that the approved method of Shauna Kelly
(http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/OutlineNumbering.html)
is not applicable in Word 2007: Move the cursor in a heading
1 paragraph > Styles... > Modify > Numbering. There seems to
be no option for multilevel numbering.

Peter

 

[Shauna Kelly]

Hi Peter

From what I can see so far, the principles have not changed. The method we
have to use to get to the right dialog box has, however, changed. As Dawn
says, we now have to use the new Multilevel List choice.

One day (ie when I have some spare time after the work people pay me to
do!), I'll re-write that page on the website for Word 2007.

Hope this helps.

Shauna Kelly. Microsoft MVP.
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word