list format

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John Smith

Windows XP Home
Word 2003

When using a list format, e.g., 1. 2. 3., ..., and the sentence extends
beyond the margin, it wraps properly to the next line, but it begins at
the left margin. I want it to begin at the first tab stop where the
preceding line (words) begin. If I try to tab the second line to the
tab stop, it also shifts the line above, including the line item number
to the tab stop.

Example:
1. This line starts on the tab as it should
but this line begins at the margin.

2. I want this line to begin at the tab as it does
but I want this line to also begin at the tab.

How do I fix or prevent this problem illustrated in 1.?

JS
 
John,

If by list format you mean you are using Format>Bullets
and Numbering or clicking the numbering icon then I
recommend a hard rudder and back emergency.

Use a List Number style and modify the style paragraph
format to apply a hanging indent.
 
Yes, I mean after clicking the numbering icon.
I don't know about the List Number Style and modifying the style
paragraph format to apply a hanging indent, but I'll look it up and see
what I can do.

Thanks,
JS
 
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