Moving to the second level, you can change the period in between the level and sublevel to a dash or anything you want in the Number format box. Figures are numbered sequentially through an Appendix. If they need to be Reset, the Reset button is available. I tried to create a couple more headings with the same style and I could start a new numbering list at 1 every time. A screenshot of the dialogue box defining the top level style is below.
Then, add a bit of random text using Normal. Apparently, Word confuses the tab mark for the hanging indent with the tab mark for aligning the page numbers to the right. If you're a keyboard junkie, Alt-O,F still works to open up the Font dialog box. Numbers Won't Restart Numbering Well, you can try all you want, but sometimes Restart Numbering is grayed out! If you are requesting permission to re-use any information on this site, then you may do so with appropriate acknowledgement of her work. All three levels are attached to headings styles but that would not be required. Note that in Word stores the list of Labels in normal.
First, right-click Heading 1 in the Styles gallery in the Styles group on the Home tab. Hi, What's the build number of the Microsoft Word you are using? Don't send files unless requested; initial requests for help that arrive with attached files will be deleted unread. Note that page numbering always works per section, so your document will already have to contain the respective sections. I'd prefer not to delete the style and start from scratch, as there are quite a few levels and a few chapters that have already been formatted. You will need to change your outline numbering settings before inserting your captions. Note that doing this once sets the formatting for all heading levels. Otherwise, I will spend the next 6 months clicking away through lists.
For instance, you may want to create a very long procedural description, with paragraphs of unnumbered text within the list. Did you try using the built-in numbering scheme before you created one from scratch? But … cross-references go awry when you have set up Appendix numbering as described on this web page. Since I have followed the article step-by-step and I am still experiencing issues, I will attach a new document from the template NewFromTemplate. Please at least copy and paste the relevant content here! I want the numbering in section 3. I am happy to report that it is working flawlessly. For example, out of the box, Heading 6 is in a very small font.
Then, select each heading and apply the heading style that you modified by adding a numbering scheme. When I use the right-click context menu to reset the numbering value it works fine until I re-open the file, at which point it's right back to 5. Create a Label for figures in the Appendix. Heading 1 has no number and is hidden Heading 2 has 1 Heading 3 has 1. If I use format painter on any one heading to correct the problem, it corrects all headings and bullet point lists in the document instantly. I'm not reimbursed by TechRepublic for my time or expertise when helping readers, nor do I ask for a fee from readers I help.
Paul July 8, 2013 at 4:40 am Does not work for my Word 7. So, instead, when you go to use a bulleted or numbered list, go ahead and reset them all. The styles in your document will be indicated on the left side of the Organizer dialog box. The reasons for this are explained in John McGhie's article. Thanks, Jay That is the issue. I meat same problem during working on 100 pages documents.
Please tell me there's a simple trick and I don't have to start again! But they don't cope well with Appendixes. Either base Heading 6 on no style, or base it on Heading 5. I have a document in Word 2007 that I have created for use as a template. I can assure you, they are not corrupted. Under Insert Reference To, choose something appropriate. Then, choose Modify as shown in Figure A to launch the Modify Style dialog. Appendix page numbers will then run A-1, A-2, A-3, … B-1, B-2, B-3 etc.
You must use the Caption dialog and click New Label. I'm going to try running Online Repair this evening, once I'm finished work for the day. One of the advantages of starting with a built-in list is that the number fields and restarts are already there and correct. Figure E Apply Heading 1 to some heading text. Word has a very cool little tool that few people use. You can contact me at. Do not use any Heading 1 to 5 styles in your Appendixes.
Starting a new list You might want to use the same numbering scheme with a separate set of headings within the same document. Hello again, Figured I would make a new thread for this because it's slightly different from my other question. The Set Numbering Value will also correct instances where clicking Continue Numbering will not work — for example, when you want one list to continue numbering from another above it. You have to update the field. Hello again, Thank you for your replies. Figure H Word restarts the numbering. They could create the AutoText themselves, or, you could send them the template in which you saved the AutoText apxcaption.
In Word 2003 and before, it's called the Index and Tables dialog. If your page number is in the footer, turn off linking for footers. In fact, it is no longer possible to modify outline multilevel numbering via styles. Let's get you intimately familiar with the Format Painter. As I mentioned, this isn't possible if the existing document already employs the heading style. It's strange that the numbering restarts automatically for headings 2 and 3 without any problems configured with the Roman and Arabic numberings , but not heading 4.