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Select the text or numbered list you want to change. On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click the arrow next to Numbered List , and then click Define New Number Format. To change the style, click the down arrow next to Number style and choose numbers, letters, or another chronological format.

How to Create a Numbered List — Basic Method 1 This is the basic method to create a numbered list in Word. This method requires you to type each item as you create the list. If you have already typed your list items, see Method Two below. Do you want to use Word’s automated list numbering feature rather than customizing your own list?

Learn how to create a numbered list in APA Style with the numbered list function of your word-processing program. Follow the rules for Arabic numerals, periods, and parentheses. See an example of a numbered list and compare it with a lettered list or a bulleted list.

Create a numbered list. On the Home tab, select Numbering to create a numbered list. Select the numbering format that you want. Type the first item in your list, and then do one of the following: To start a new line with a number, press ENTER. Note: Publisher will automatically number the paragraphs in your list.