Using the tab key in outlining

G

Guest

My tab key won't work to change the levels in an outline. I have to open the
outlining toolbar and use the promote and demote buttons. Is there a setting
somewhere that I need to change in order to be able to use the tabs?

I'm using Word 2003.
 
G

garfield-n-odie [MVP]

Click on Tools | AutoCorrect Options | AutoFormat As You Type tab |
check the "Set left- and first-indent with tabs and backspaces" box | OK.
 
S

Suzanne S. Barnhill

Tools | AutoCorrect Options | AutoFormat As You Type: "Set first- and
left-indent with tabs and backspaces."

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

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