Microsoft KB Archive/81484

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Paragraphs After Bullets & Numbering Retain Hanging Indent

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Q81484

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

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SUMMARY
In Microsoft Word for Windows, you can use two methods to apply bullets and numbering to your text. To apply bullets or numbers, you can choose the appropriate button on the tool bar, or you can choose Bullets and Numbering from the Tools menu.

You can also use both of these methods to insert a hanging indent for the current paragraph or for all paragraphs currently selected. After you apply the formatting to the current paragraph or selection, Word applies the hanging indent to any paragraphs subsequently entered. You must manually remove the hanging indent formatting.

MORE INFORMATION
To remove the hanging indent from subsequent paragraph(s), select all affected paragraphs, choose Paragraph from the Format menu, and set the From Left Indent and First Line Indent to 0 (zero).

In Word for Windows 6.0, Bullets and Numbering are now a paragraph property. Even so, the hanging indent issue described above is still applicable. When the last paragraph has a hanging indent set, and you press ENTER to create a new paragraph all paragraph formatting is propagated to the new paragraph. So in Word 6.0, not only will you have to remove the indents, but also the bullet or number. This can be accomplished by using the Ctrl-Q (Return to Style) keystroke, or by using the Format Bullets and Numbering menu, and choosing Remove in the dialog box. A third way is to use the right mouse button to get the shortcut menu for paragraphs, and choosing Stop Numbering from the list.