Start LISTNUM at 90

[Guest]

I'm using field codes to create numbering. I'm using LISTNUM because it's
the only numbering field that I can find that won't put a period or ( after
the number. I can't use bullets and numbering because it puts the number
before the text. So my question is I need my numbering to start at 90. How
the heck to I get a LISTNUM to start at 90 and not at 1. Please I hope
someone can help me.

Thank you.

I need the text to say:

Production Request No. 90

 

[Guest]

I think that the LISTNUM field is intended for use in relation to outline
numbered lists but it should work if you do this:
In the first field, insert the \s switch followed by 90 so that the field
code looks like this where "No" is the list name:
{ LISTNUM No \s 90 }
If you type the field manually, you must create the field brackets by
pressing Ctrl+F9.

The following fields should look like this, i.e. without the switch:
{ LISTNUM No }
in order to display 91, 92, etc.

Alternatively (and maybe better), use a SEQ field with the \r switch in the
first field:
{ SEQ No \r 90 }
{ SEQ No }
In this order will display 90 and 91.

See Word's help for details. The help on fields is actually really helpful.

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Regards
Lene Fredborg
DocTools - Denmark
www.thedoctools.com
Document automation - add-ins, macros and templates for Microsoft Word

 

[Guest]

In addition to what Lene suggested, note that you can modify a numbering
scheme to not include punctuation and to start at 90. See
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/OutlineNumbering.html.

 

[Guest]

Oh My God, thank you so much. I used the SEQ No \r 90 and it's perfect.
Thank you thank you thank you.

 

[Guest]

Yes thank you. I do know how to get rid of the punctuation in regard to
Outline Numbering but unfortunately using outline numbering only allows you
to put the number in front of the text and not after, which is what I need.
That's why I need to use the field codes. But thank you very much for you
added info.

 

[Stefan Blom]

You are welcome--and thank you for the feedback.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


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