Tabs

[Tony Penna]

When creating a numbered list in Word 2003, I can type Enter to create the
next numbered item in the list. When I type Tab to change the number to a
letter (for example, to change 2 to 1a), all that happens is the cursor moves
over one tab space and the 2 stays there. What setting needs to be changed
so that the tab key will change the number to a letter?

 

[Jay Freedman]

When creating a numbered list in Word 2003, I can type Enter to create the
next numbered item in the list. When I type Tab to change the number to a
letter (for example, to change 2 to 1a), all that happens is the cursor moves
over one tab space and the 2 stays there. What setting needs to be changed
so that the tab key will change the number to a letter?

Tools > AutoCorrect Options > AutoFormat As You Type > "Set left- and
first-indent with tabs and backspaces" needs to be checked.