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Originally Posted by otuatail
Thanks. Can I make this a template default as I would have to do this over 80 times on a very long document.
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If the same Style is used for each of these bullet points, yes, you can modify the paragraph Style. I am capitalizing Style to emphasize that this is a Word feature rather than simply meaning how things look.
Understanding Styles in Microsoft Word
You are undertaking a major project using Word. Word is not a typewriter. By not having a good understanding of how this deceptively complex program works you are getting it to fight you rather than help you. Spending a few hours learning Word will save you days of tearing your hair out.
Basic Concepts of Microsoft Word - from Shauna Kelly
And finally, on numbering, it wouldn't hurt to look at
How to create numbered headings or outline numbering in Ribbon Versions of Word by Shauna Kelly .
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Originally Posted by otuatail
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If I open word from the start menu which I have modified. This is ok BUT if I open up word document and Using the top office button thing and Select New I have a choice of Blank document or new blog. If I select new it is not the same as opening word from the start menu!
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These should be the same unless you put a shortcut to a different template on your Start Menu.
I suspect that if you are going to be doing the same kind of work a lot of the time, you would want to set up one or more numbered styles in a custom screenplay template for that purpose.
Templates in Microsoft Word
You could also include boilerplate formatting and parts as AutoText.
Automated Boilerplate Using Microsoft Word