>>Alternatively, just edit the XML for that style
Could you point me in the direction where I can learn how to do that? Or give a quick explanation here?

I am freeeekin out of my mind...I fixed this by searching and replacing that style with that style (sounds really dumb....) but now I see that every time I exit the file and reopen Word and reopen that file the style is not formatted correctly (when I choose the text it says the right style and the style properties are set correctly... this must be the Ghost of Matilda Gates haunting a loyal Word user for over 30 years... but what should I do to stop the farse?

Thank you and have a good day!

Susan Flamingo