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Subject:Re: Numbering problems with Word/RoboHELP From:David Knopf <david -at- KNOPF -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 26 Jan 1999 07:25:53 -0800
Michael Bryans asked:
| Has anyone experienced quirky behavior with Word 97 numbered lists? I am
| using RoboHELP 7 to compile Win95 help. Every time I open the DOC, the
| numbered/bulleted lists take on a mind of their own. I've seen this before
| in older versions of both products and vaguely recall solving this by
| setting the appropriate tabs in the Word Style.
Suggest you avoid using Word's autonumbering feature. I've posted a
workaround for this in the "Tips" section on my Web site. If you're
interested, you can find it by visiting http://www.knopf.com and clicking
the link under "Tip of the Month."
