Microsoft KB Archive/257196

= WD2000: Numbering Style Is Lost in Custom Style That Is Based on List Style =

Article ID: 257196

Article Last Modified on 12/6/2000

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q257196





SYMPTOMS
The numbering property of a custom style that is based on a List Number style is lost when you copy the custom style from one document (or template) to another.

NOTE: This problem occurs when you create a custom style that is based on any of the following List styles:

List Number

List Number 1

List Number 2

List Number 3

List Number 4

List Number 5

List Bullet

List Bullet 1

List Bullet 2

List Bullet 3

List Bullet 4

List Bullet 5



WORKAROUND
Use one of the following methods to work around this problem.

Method 1: Reapply the Numbering to the Custom Style
Modify the custom style in the new document to include the numbering.

Method 2: Paste Text That Contains the Custom Style
Copy text that is formatted with the custom style from the original document, and paste the text into your new document. The style is copied to your new document and retains the numbering format.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

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