Microsoft KB Archive/286872

= WD2002: Unable to Restart Numbering When the Level Is Linked to a Style =

Article ID: 286872

Article Last Modified on 7/27/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 2002 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q286872





SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to restart the numbering of a list, the Restart Numbering command may appear to have no effect, in which case, the numbering remains unchanged.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions are true:
 * A level in the numbering or outline list style is linked to the style.

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 * The same outline or numbering level is automatically updated.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, do not link the level to the style.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue and restart the numbering of items in a numbered list, follow these steps:
 * 1) Select all of the items in the list that you want to renumber.
 * 2) Right-click the selection.
 * 3) On the shortcut menu that appears, click Restart Numbering.



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



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about restarting the numbering of items in a list, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type change the numbering sequence in lists in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

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