Note that if the cross-referenced paragraph has direct formatting applied to it, that formatting will be reflected in the cross-reference unless you use the \* CHARFORMAT switch. In other words, take a look at the formatting applied to the cross-referenced item(s).

The \* CHARFORMAT switch actually applies the formatting applied to the first character of the field code. Often, this is no different from the formatting applied to the actual paragraph, of course.

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Stefan Blom
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