tab and numbered lists - easy question i hope.

[tt]

I used to be able to hit the tab key after creating a numbered list to
increase the indent

ex:

1. xyz
a. (after hitting enter from above line, i would just hit tab to
increase the indent and change the numbering to whatever was next - letters
in this case)

For some reason the tab key does not perform that same function anymore and
now i have to go up to the toolbar and hit the "increase indent" tool to
perform the function. I do a lot of outlining and having to fumble around
with my laptop mouse is annoying. Did I dactivate some option in word? I
have searched quite a bit in the help menu to no avail. Any ideas?

thanx in advance,

tt

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

What version of Word?

 

[Suzanne]

If you're talking about hitting tab and getting to the next number level,
same question from me.

I'm sure at one point, using Word 2003, that when I hit the tab key, the
next numbering level was executed. Now when I hit tab, the text just goes to
the next tab setting. To go to the next numbering level I have to click on
the indent button.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

On the AutoFormat As You Type tab of Tools | AutoCorrect Options, check the
box for "Set left- and first-indent with tabs and backspaces."

 

[Suzanne]

FABULOUS! I'm a Power Word User and should have known better. Thanks a
bunch!!

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

This option (slightly differently worded) used to be on the Edit tab of
Tools | Options; the new location stymies a lot of users.