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Tabs

Oct 27, 2005 2:54AM PDT

I am using the latest edition of Word.
I want only paragraph numbers occupying a left hand column on my page and all text aligned to an indented tab.
By introducing an initial paragraph number then tabbing over to insert the text of the paragraph, subsequent paragraphs will be numbered automatically without user input by Word.
This is what I want to achieve EXCEPT I need to use Roman numerals. What I want to avoid is introducing manual tabs for each subsequent line of text within a given paragraph.
If any smart individual can unravel this convoluted complaint can he/she suggest an easy solution without, say, resorting to columnizing the page.
Thanks
Crud

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Bullets and Numbering...
Oct 27, 2005 3:47AM PDT

You're referring to MS Word's Bullets and Numbering feature, which includes support for Roman Numerals. Although the taskbar options only include traditional numbering and bullets, you can access Roman Numerals by going format->Bullets and Numbering->numbered, and selecting either of the two Roman Numeral formats (uppercase or lowercase). The numbering system will also begin automatically if you type "I.", then press tab, write a paragraph, then press enter again. However, you'll notice that if you press enter twice, to leave a space between paragraphs, the numbering sequence will stop. To fix this, after the first paragraph, press enter twice...the numbering will stop. Then, on the new line, type "II.", followed by a tab, and begin writing the next paragraph. After you press enter at the end of the second paragraph, Word will automatically recognize that you are using Roman Numerals still, and that you want a single space between paragraphs, so it will automatically do that for you for all future entries.

Hope this helps,
John

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paragraph numbering
Oct 28, 2005 6:49AM PDT

Mousearoma
A very complete, very clear solution to my problem. That function is new to me. Thanks for your valued time Sir.
Now I can get back to mulling over more mundane mysteries of the universe like why my computer typically lights up as soon as I hit the switch on the power bar, but very occcasionally I have to additionally hit the computer 'on' button to prompt any sign of life. Not so much WHY OR HOW does it happen, so much as the more philosophical why is ALLOWED to happen - when, presumably, system design could so easily obviate such undesirable randomness from computer-driven lives.