Retain Original Numbering after Deleting some Numbered Items inBet

[John Hn]

I would like to lock numbering in Word 2003, so that

after I delete items 1.2 and 1.3,

item 1.4 will stay at 1.4 (and not turn into the new 1.2).

Too many deltions to leave the old blank numbers in between - i.e. and say
"Intentionally Deleted" or "N/A" in each item I deleted.

Thank you!

John

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

This argues for using typed numbers instead of auto numbering.