How do I correct a stubborn gap in footnote numbering for Word 200

[Guest]

After relocating a footnote #17 in doc I now have a gap with no #17. After
all efforts to renumber sequentially, a gap remains (even if converted to
A,B,C letters instead of numbers) and even if converted to endnotes instead
of footnotes.

Is there imbedded code for phantom #17 that I can remove to restore
consecutive numbers?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Do you have Track Changes enabled? If so, numbering will not be straightened
out till you accept the changes. If not, did you move the footnote by
dragging or cutting/pasting the footnote reference mark in the document
(which is the correct way to do it)?

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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[Guest]

Thanks for suggestion on Track Changes, but still no #17 footnote when Track
Changes disabled. And yes, I did move #17 by dragging reference mark in doc
(not by working in footnote text.

Is there a type of "reveal codes" command that will show me possible phantom
code that I can remove to restore proper sequence?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

You can set Footnote as your Browse Object (or use Go To: Footnote) to see
if the search stops anywhere that doesn't appear to be a footnote. If you
haven't already done so, be sure you have Hidden text displayed.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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