WD2000: Automatic Numbered List Fails When Started with Decimal Number

ID: Q210570

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SYMPTOMS

When you begin a list by typing a decimal-based number (for example, 2.1) and then you type a space, type some text, and then press ENTER, Word fails to autonumber the next line as expected, even though you have Automatic numbered lists selected.

To select Automatic numbered lists:

  1. On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect.


  2. On the AutoFormat As You Type tab, click to select Automatic numbered lists.



CAUSE

When you start a numbered list with a decimal-based number, such as 2.1, you need to type a tab or at least two spaces after the number before you type your text.

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Keywords          : kbdta wd2000 
Version           : WINDOWS:2000
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: May 26, 1999