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(Archives) Microsoft Word 2007: Using Multilevel List NumberingLast updated Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at 10:36 a.m. Show
This article is based on legacy software. Words multilevel list feature takes bullets and numbering to the next step. It makes creating sublists or subpoints in a list easy. An example of a multilevel list is an outline where the first level uses a Roman numeral and the next level uses a capital letter. Another use for multilevel lists is quiz or test questions where the question uses a number and the possible answers use lower case letters. Applying Multilevel List Numbering to Existing TextMultilevel bulleted or numbered lists can be applied to selected text at any time. The following steps will use the example of creating a test question. In such a case, you could type the questions and answers for the test without numbering or indenting them. Then, apply the multilevel list numbering.
Promoting and Demoting TextYou can promote and demote lines of text to adjust your list. Promoting a line of text moves it to the left (up a level); demoting text moves it to the right (down a level). These steps continue with the example of a test question.
Applying Outline Numbering as You TypeYou can select the type of multilevel list you want to use prior to typing any list items. The following steps will use the example of creating an outline.
Promoting and Demoting TextYou can promote and demote lines of text to adjust your list. Promoting a line of text moves it to the left (up a level); demoting text moves it to the right (down a level). These steps continue with the example of an outline.
Keyboard ShortcutsHere are some helpful keyboard shortcuts to use when promoting/demoting the different levels and paragraphs of your outline.
HINT: To promote/demote levels, you can also click INCREASE INDENT or DECREASE INDENTOther Helpful HintsWhile forming your outline, special needs may arise. For example, you may want to renumber a list so it restarts at the number one at a given point. You may also want to include a non-numbered/lettered line, called a soft return, beneath a numbered/lettered item. Restarting Numbering with the Number One
Adding a Line without a Number/Letter
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