Selecting Number List Changes Style to a Heading

[Michael]

When I write a list of items and change it to a number list, the paragraph
styles change to Heading 1 or Heading 4. I use headings extensively, but this
is not what I want at this point in the document. I just want a simple
numbered list; not a heading. I cannot seem to use the numbered lists feature
anymore.

This problem happened suddenly after working with the document for weeks
without problems. Already existing lists are fine. I can copy these lists and
reuse them, but I cannot create a new list from scratch. If I change the
style back to normal and try to alter the number format, it changes the
numbering scheme for the enter document including all the Headings. Something
is cross-wired.

Any ideas?

 

[Stefan Blom]

I'm guessing you are using the Number button on the Formatting toolbar
to create numbered lists? That will always apply the most recent
format. One way to make the toolbar button a little more predictable
is to Reset the various number and bullet formats in the Format |
Bullets and Numbering dialog box. However, in the long run, you must
set up numbering using styles. For single-level numbering, you can use
the built-in List Number style, which you can modify to suit your
needs. For multi-level numbering, see
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/OutlineNumbering.html.

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[Michael]

Thank you. This is what I did. You also answered some other questions about
the odd behavior of the number and bullet buttons in the tool bar. I knew
there were some connections to previous settings, but never realized how
deeply this might impact styles in a more sophisticated document.

 

[Stefan Blom]

Glad I could help.

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