KB203907 - The list numbering format changes when you open a Word 2000 document in Word 97 or in Word 6

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Select the list.

On the Format menu, click Bullets and Numbering.

On the Outline Numbered tab, click None, and then click OK.

Select the text you want to number.

On the Format menu, click Bullets and Numbering.

Select the numbering format you want, and then click OK.

Delete the numbering (it is ordinary text).

Select the text you want to number.

On the Format menu, click Bullets and Numbering.

Select the numbering format that you want, and then click OK.

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Word 2000 supports multilevel numbering. You can make a numbered list and then add items to the list. When you indent an item on the list, it will create a subordinate list under the item immediately above it, and restart the numbering.

For example:

Start a new Word document and type the following list:

   Red Items
   White Items
   Blue Items

Select the list.
On the Format menu, click Bullets and Numbering.
On the Numbered tab, click the first numbering scheme, and then click OK.

The list should now appear similar to the following:

   1. Red Items
   2. White Items
   3. Blue Items

Add two entries under "Red Items" so that the list appears similar to the following.

   1. Red Items
   2. Hats
   3. Cars
   4. White Items
   5. Blue Items

Place the insertion point to the left of Hats, and then press TAB. Repeat this for Cars.
Word 2000 automatically creates the multilevel numbering and the list now appears similar to the following:
```
   1. Red Items
        a. Hats
        b. Cars
   2. White Items
   3. Blue Items
						
```

The list numbering format changes when you open a Word 2000 document in Word 97 or in Word 6

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