Tab in numbering does not move to next"level" in the list hierarchy

[kdeclark]

Version: 2008 Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Processor: Intel This is how things used to go:

I start my list by typing "1." and hitting the space bar. When I hit return, the next line begins with "2." However, it used to be that when I pressed the tab key, the "2." went to the next level: "a." (followed by "i." if I hit tab again to get to the third level).

Yesterday this stopped working. When I hit tab after my "2." it simply tabs over and leaves the "2." where it was. So, basically, I can't use tab to get to the next level in the list hierarchy. I haven't changed any of the settings, and can't seem to find the answer anywhere online.

Suggestions?

 

[CyberTaz]

Well, maybe a computer gremlin changed it for you

Check in Word> Preferences> AutoCorrect - AutoFormat As You Type, make sure
the box is checked for "Tabs & backspace set left indent" & that the checks
are in place for "Automatic bulleted lists" as well as "Automatic numbered
lists".

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[kdeclark]

That did it!

So you know: I ALMOST tried that, but the description of that box is misleading. It says, "Tabs and backspace set left indent." I didn't want to set the left indent; I wanted to change the numbering level using tabs and backspace. Anyway, apparently I should have been a bit less literal and tried it out before writing it off.

Thanks for your help! I'll have to find the gremlin now...

 

[John McGhie]

That PARTICULARLY badly-named control does not set the numbering either

It ACTUALLY sets the "level number" on the paragraph.

Which MAY set the left indent. And it MAY set the numbering format.
Depending on how you have configured the list

It's a very badly-named control. It should have a "click here for help" on
it, but it doesn't.

Cheers

That did it!

So you know: I ALMOST tried that, but the description of that box is
misleading. It says, "Tabs and backspace set left indent." I didn't want to
set the left indent; I wanted to change the numbering level using tabs and
backspace. Anyway, apparently I should have been a bit less literal and tried
it out before writing it off.

Thanks for your help! I'll have to find the gremlin now...

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[Ed]

Well, maybe a computer gremlin changed it for you

Check in Word> Preferences> AutoCorrect - AutoFormat As You Type, make sure
the box is checked for "Tabs & backspace set left indent" & that the checks
are in place for "Automatic bulleted lists" as well as "Automatic numbered
lists".

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac






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Thank you, thank you thank you SO MUCH; I can't begin to tell you how
much you have helped me with this issue!

 

[isom.schmidtke]

THank you for posting this fix!!

Check in Word> Preferences> AutoCorrect - AutoFormat As You Type, make sure
the box is checked for "Tabs & backspace set left indent" & that the checks
are in place for "Automatic bulleted lists" as well as "Automatic numbered
lists".

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac