WD2000: Third Automatic Bullet or Number Is Left-Aligned (211286)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q211286

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word, if you use automatic bulleted lists or automatic numbered lists, the second or third item in the list may be left-aligned, even if the items above it are indented.

This problem occurs when you use the Help for WordPerfect users feature.

WORKAROUND

To allow Word to correctly use the Bullets and Numbering feature, turn off Help for WordPerfect users before you use the options on the AutoFormat As You Type tab. To turn off Help for WordPerfect users, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. On the General tab, click to clear the Help for WordPerfect users check box, and then click OK.
Automatic bulleted lists or automatic numbered Lists will now function properly.

MORE INFORMATION

To locate the Automatic bulleted lists or Automatic numbered lists check boxes, on the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect, and then click the AutoFormat As You Type tab.

REFERENCES

For additional information about AutoFormat features, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

212339 WD2000: How to Turn Off Word AutoFormat Features

212377 WD2000: General Information about Auto Features


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/19/2001
Keywords:kbnumbering kbprb KB211286