How to change the list level in bulk

[ohnoezitasploded]

Hi there,
I have an example document that has a multilevel list, where I am supposed to use the format for the content my document (which is also a list). However, when I copy and paste between the two, it gets all fukcocked because my list is at a different level than the destination formatting. If this isn't clear, say that in the format document, I have this list format:

Chapter:

Section:

Type:

1.1

A.

but in my content document, I have only:
1.1

A.

As a result, when I copy and paste between the two, everything comes in at the wrong level, and I don't seem to be able to change the starting list level for the entire list, I can only select individual parts and change their list level.

Does that make sense? Please help, this comes up all the time and I haven't found a faster way than changing it all manually, which takes HOURS... they're big documents with a lot bullets.

Thanks!

[Stefan Blom]

If the two documents use different lists, there is no simple way to change the formatting. You can copy formatting (including numbering) by placing the insertion point in one list item and pressing Ctrl+Shift+C. Then click in the paragraph where you want to change the formatting and press Ctrl+Shift+V to paste formatting.

On the other hand, if you are just trying to change list indentation, click in the first list item and then click Home tab | Multilevel List | Define New Multilevel List (yes, the command is misleading, because it applies even when you want to modify an existing list). In the dialog box, change the indentation for each list level.