Hi all

I have headings in a document like the following
5 <tab> England
5.1 <tab> London

When I insert a cross reference to a heading (insert reference to heading text) the cross reference includes the tab.

Is there a way of removing the tab in the cross reference and for all occurrences?

Many thanks.

Kenneth

Use Automatic numbering (which will include a tab or indent when used) and insert a reference to the heading.
How to create numbered headings or outline numbering in Ribbon Versions of Word by Shauna Kelly

If you do want to use manual numbering, you can enclose the range you want to cross-reference in a bookmark, and then insert a cross-reference to the bookmark text.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional

If you follow Stefan's suggestion (which may be easier) you will need two cross-references, one to the number and one to, the text, separated by a space. There is no way to delete a manually inserted tab with a single cross-reference that includes the number + tab + text.
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Of course, I should have mentioned that it will be necessary with one cross-reference for the number and another for the text.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional

Many thanks Stefan, much appreciated!

Many thanks Charles, much appreciated!