How to change heading number in each Autocaption?

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When you select a Heading Level for an autocaption in Word 2003, it applies
the selected Heading Level to every caption in the document. Is there a way
to choose a different Heading Level for every caption so that the caption
shows the specific section it's in (i.e., Figure 3-1, Figure 3.2-1, Figure
3.2.2-1, etc.)?--

CandyJ

 

[Robert M. Franz (RMF)]

When you select a Heading Level for an autocaption in Word 2003, it applies
the selected Heading Level to every caption in the document. Is there a way
to choose a different Heading Level for every caption so that the caption
shows the specific section it's in (i.e., Figure 3-1, Figure 3.2-1, Figure
3.2.2-1, etc.)?--

I've never seen this done. You would have to try and create the relevant
fields (SEQ) for yourself. Given that referencing the "current" heading
of *any* level (say, through STYLEREF in the header) is very tricky and
error-prone, I wouldn't be looking forward to this task. Maybe a VBA
solution would be easier ("ex-post code": use the caption style but w/o
numbering, run through the document once all is done, keep track of the
latest heading and insert the numbering.)

I don't think this numbering scheme helps the reader a lot in the first
place, though. <#> or <h1>-<#> would be my choice.

2cents
Robert