I can't remove bullet numbers

[Guest]

I have inherited a document which requires reformatting. It has references
at the end which are bullet point numbered and no matter what I do I cannot
remove these numbers. I have done the obvious (ie Tools/bullets/no
bullets...) but it does not work. This list of references needs only to be
in normal 'drop-hanging' sections with not outline bullets of any kind. Can
anyone suggest a remedy please?

Here's hoping .....

 

[Shauna Kelly]

Hi Barbara

Select the offending text. From the Styles box on the toolbar, choose the
Normal style. Then do ctrl-q and then ctrl-spacebar. That will remove all
direct formatting from the text, and apply Normal style.

You can now format the text to suit your needs.

Hope this helps.

Shauna Kelly. Microsoft MVP.
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word

 

[Guest]

Hi Barbara,

Could the numbers have been typed manually and you just need to select and
delete them?

Or, what happens if you select the relevant paragraphs and press Ctrl+q?

Regards.

Ed

 

[Guest]

Hello Ed

Many thanks for your response. No, the numbers can't be removed manually,
believe me I tried. And 'ctrl+q' doesn't do the job either I'm afraid. It
is a real puzzle. I can't get hold of the originator as this person lives in
Mexico.

I am truly stuck!

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Ctrl+Shift+N will apply Normal style as well.

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

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[Guest]

Hi Barbara,

You're welcome.

Sorry my suggestions didn't work, but hopefully Shauna's and Suzanne's will


Regards.

Ed

 

[Guest]

Thanks for trying to help, Ed, its much appreciated

 

[Guest]

Hello Shauna

Many thanks for your suggestion; unfortunately it didn't work. This is a
very strange document indeed.

 

[Guest]

Thank you so much for trying to help, Suzanne; I'm afraid this doesn't work
either. It is a real nuisance, trying to reformat this particular document
as you can imagine!