Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated October 1, 2022)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, and Word in Microsoft 365
You already know how to create a numbered list using the built-in tools provided by Word. If you create a numbered list that has more than nine items in it, you may notice that your numbers for each item do not line up properly. For instance, the numbers are not lined up on the decimal point as you might expect. This condition is easy enough to fix; follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Define New Number Format dialog box.
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2023-10-04 07:34:40
Ivana
Thank you! This solved my problem!
2022-10-04 05:09:16
Leslie Eriksson
I agree and have to use the same comment as Lissa. This was truly something I have needed to know for more years than I care to admit. Brilliant and thank you!!!
2022-10-03 08:28:22
lissa Arsenault
Brilliant! I did not know this and thank you!!
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