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Summary: Do you wan the numbers in your numbered lists to be aligned differently than they normally are? You can adjust the alignment by following the steps outlined in this tip. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, Word 2003, and Word 2007.)
You already know how to create a numbered list using the built-in tools provided by Word. If you create a numbered list that has more than nine items in it, you may notice that your numbers for each item do not line up properly. For instance, the numbers are not lined up on the decimal point, as you might expect.
This condition is easy enough to fix. If you are using a version of Word prior to Word 2007, follow these steps:
If you are using Word 2007, follow these steps instead:
Tip #1826 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003 2007
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