Thanks for the response. I have used this site before but it doesn't address the problem I'm having. I have already set up all my styles and headings properly, but Word seems to be doing its own thing regardless. I think it's one of those things where something is overriding the command I'm giving it. I don't really understand how the heirarchy of commands works. You can tell it to do one thing, but it's below this other thing which takes priority. I'm not a complete novice; I've been using Word since it came out in the Windows 3.1 compatible version but it's sort of like the difference between being an expert driver and an ASE certified mechanic. I can make Word work for me, even if I have to force it or find some work around, but to set up everything perfectly so it works right everytime, that eludes me.