Microsoft Word problem when trying to number paragraphs manually after reaching 6

So i was trying to number some lines like this

1.1.

1.2.

1.3

2.1.

2.2.

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

4.1.

4.2

5.

and as i know if i did it like this manually Ms word 2013 will automatically identify this and turn on Numbering function and space the lines as should and tidy up all the work for me.

but after i reach to a number for example 5. with no additional number like 5.1. and then continue numbering like 6.1. it doesn't detect it as a numbering nor even continues the list as i want it

i wanted the numbering to be like this:

1.1.

1.2.

1.3

2.1.

2.2.

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

4.1.

4.2

5.

6.1

6.2

7.1

7.2

etc...

also i tried adding 5.1. instead of 5. it still doesn't continue numbering to 6.1. and so on.

any tips? help on whats wrong here?

thanks

Answer
Answer

Word's capabilities are limited when it comes to converting typed numbers into paragraph numbering. Set up a multilevel list instead, with each level linked to a unique paragraph style. See http://shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/numbering20072010.html. Note that the article uses the built-in headings as an example, but, unless you are trying to create heading numbering, you should use other (non-heading) styles.

Stefan Blom
Microsoft 365 Word MVP since 2005
Volunteer Moderator (Office)
MS 365, Win 11 Pro
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Last updated October 5, 2021 Views 605 Applies to: