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How to Fix Microsoft Word it it’s not Continuing Numbering
Changing the numbering value should help restore normalcy
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Updated onOctober 17, 2024
updated onOctober 17, 2024
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Users complain that Microsoft Word is not continuing numbering. This is despite the fact that you didn’tturn off auto-numbering on Word. One of the major causes of this issue is problems with the multi-level list you created. This might come in the value definition or the starting method. In this case, you need to recreate the list properly to solve the problem.
Sometimes, this problem can be due to your number values. Changing these values should restore normalcy here.
What do I do if Word doesn’t continue numbering?
1. Recreate the list style
1.1. Set up heading paragraph styles
The first thing to do in the quest to ensure Microsoft Word is continuing numbering is to set up the Heading styles. This will be linked to the list style later.
1.2. Create list style
With this, you have set up your list style successfully. There are lots of customization options still available, depending on your preference.
But the above is the basics you need to ensure Microsoft Word is continuing numbering in your document.
2. Adjust the Continue numbering option
If you just want to make sure Microsoft Word is continuing numbering for the present document you are working on for printing, you can use this method. However, you will have to repeat this manually for the lists having the problem.
3. Change number values
With this solution, we can conclude this comprehensive guide on how to fix Microsoft Word if it is not continuing numbering.
If yourWord document won’t save, check our detailed guide to fix it effortlessly.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
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He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
