"previous level number" - Microsoft Word

[Guest]

I am trying to understand the function of the "previous level number"
dropdown box in "Customize Outline Numbered List" (arrived at by selecting
"Customize" when formating a list style in format bullets and numbering. I
haven't been able to find any help documentation. Can anyone help?

 

[Margaret Aldis]

It's used when building hierarchical numbers - formats such as m.n.p.q. The
last number in this (q) is the automatic number for this level, p is
inherited from the level above, q the current number of the level above that
and so on.

When you select a level from the dropdown, the number for that level is
added to the overall pattern. While learning/experimenting it's easiest to
see if you use a different number format at each level.

For more info see
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/OutlineNumbering.html

 

[Guest]

I appreciate the help Margaret!

It's used when building hierarchical numbers - formats such as m.n.p.q. The
last number in this (q) is the automatic number for this level, p is
inherited from the level above, q the current number of the level above that
and so on.

When you select a level from the dropdown, the number for that level is
added to the overall pattern. While learning/experimenting it's easiest to
see if you use a different number format at each level.

For more info see
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/OutlineNumbering.html

 

[Margaret Aldis]

You're welcome