O.K., so I took my first shot at setting up a outline numbering using the step by step you sent by Shauna Kelly. I thought I followed the directions. But, I missed something. When I hit return, the next line has no formatting. And, when I use the indent button, it does not advance to the next level. I've attached my document. Can you tell me where I went wrong?

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Test.docx (15.5 KB, 12 views)

That is because you exit the formatting as you hit the return key. You have to create and format the complete document.

I am attaching a sample file that uses multiple styles. When you open it up, open the styles pane (click on the arrow in the lower right-hand portion ot the STYLES poriton of the HOME ribbon. When you get the styles pane opened, click on the individual lines of the file provided. As you click through them you will notice that a different style will be highlighted in the styles pane. This is a sample file only to illustrate the different headings/styles.

You will need to originate your file in a similar pattern (whatever that may be). Again, reread and follow the directions of Shauna Kelley previously provided.

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Sample Styles.docx (25.9 KB, 23 views)

Thanks JimP. I opened your document. And, when I use the tab key to advance the indent, it does not change to the next type of bullet.

I think perhaps I'm looking for something different from Styles. I want to be able to continue the formatting while I'm creating. It seems Styles is applied after the fact.

If I understand, I can't use the return key without exiting Styles and I can't use the tab key to progress to the next Outline entry.

I'll reread the directions and see if that fills in the blanks for me.

I appreciate your assistance.