Delete first three characters after auto numbering

[jeffreybrown]

I'm saving some outlines from the web which are PDFs. Once I save them in Word and apply a auto numbered outline, I get the following results.

1. 1. Marveled (v. 13a).
2. 2. Realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus (v. 13b).
3. 3. Admitted that a miracle had been performed (vv. 14-16).
4. 4. Threatened Peter and John (vv. 17-22).


a) a. Commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus (vv. 17-18).
b) b. Peter and John said they could not but speak...(vv. 19-20).
c) c. Let them go after more threats (vv. 21-22).

How can I remove the first three characters after the auto numbering and get the results below?

1. Marveled (v. 13a).
2. Realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus (v. 13b).
3. Admitted that a miracle had been performed (vv. 14-16).
4. Threatened Peter and John (vv. 17-22).
a) Commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus (vv. 17-18).
b) Peter and John said they could not but speak...(vv. 1920).
c) Let them go after more threats (vv. 21-22).