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[LYA]

RE: "Errors were detected in this file, but Word was able to open the file by
making the repairs listed below. Save the file to make the repairs
permanent". Lists 1-18 and Numbered Styles 1-14. A new template doc (doc1)
was created, which I saved.
1. Should I now use the new template now?
2. Does Word 2003 creates new styles automatically?
3. Were the referenced styles repaired? What was wrong with them in the
first place?
I have had a lot of problems with numbered lists in Word 2000 and it's
continuing in Word 2003.

 

[TF]

Numbering is a nightmare that we hope is being completely revamped for the
next version of Word. But meanwhile, see the following links for an
explanation and some guidance on trying to tame the problem.

http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Numbering/WordsNumberingExplained.htm


: RE: "Errors were detected in this file, but Word was able to open the file
by
: making the repairs listed below. Save the file to make the repairs
: permanent". Lists 1-18 and Numbered Styles 1-14. A new template doc (doc1)
: was created, which I saved.
: 1. Should I now use the new template now?
: 2. Does Word 2003 creates new styles automatically?
: 3. Were the referenced styles repaired? What was wrong with them in the
: first place?
: I have had a lot of problems with numbered lists in Word 2000 and it's
: continuing in Word 2003.
: --
: LYA

 

[Margaret Aldis]

My answers below. YMMV.

RE: "Errors were detected in this file, but Word was able to open the file
by
making the repairs listed below. Save the file to make the repairs
permanent". Lists 1-18 and Numbered Styles 1-14. A new template doc (doc1)
was created, which I saved.
1. Should I now use the new template now?

No - my experience is that Word's "repairs" to numbering aren't to be

2. Does Word 2003 creates new styles automatically?

Not unless you have AutoFormat As You Type selections to define styles based
on your formatting. However, if you have the "Keep track of formatting"
Edit Option checked then the styles and formatting task bar will show
entries such as "Heading 2 + Italic" (style plus direct formatting). These
can get turned into new styles if you "Modify" them.

3. Were the referenced styles repaired? What was wrong with them in the
first place?

Why would you disbelieve what Word tells you ? <g>
What was wrong with them was probably numbering - especially if you brought
troublesome lists from Word 2000.

I have had a lot of problems with numbered lists in Word 2000 and it's
continuing in Word 2003.

Word 2002 introduced yet another rework of the numbering problems, so I
would recommend you remake your styles fresh in Word 2003 and don't try to
bring anything forward. For advice on what seems to be the best ways of
setting numbering up you might want to read these:

http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/OutlineNumbering.html
http://www.word.mvps.org/faqs/numbering/ListRestartMethods.htm