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I am using Word 2010 with Windows 7.
I have an 82 page document that has headings numbered with a multilevel list. I use a defined styles for each level and have used outline functions to assign levels to each heading. Once the style is set and levels assigned I have used the multilevel list to give each a number. In numerous heading levels I had to set the number using the 'set numbering value'.
Once I completed the entire file I created a .pdf of the file and saved the file. I also restricted the styles to just those used in the document.
When I open the file about half of the numbers are gone.
This has happened twice.
I really need help!
thanks.
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Yes, recreating the numbering should do it—unless the underlying cause is something else (such as a poorly designed add-in).
Try with one template first, and verify that it works the way you hope for.
I assume the best bet would be to completely start from scratch, but that would be mind-bogglingly difficult (1 of the 12 or so templates I have is 24 pages and full of cross-references).
If I recreate the numbering in a new document, then copy and paste, and assign the new multilevel list style, is that likely to take care of it, or will copy/pasting without removing the formatting likely pull the corruption with it? Is there a particular way to reduce the risk of problems?
The symptom suggests minor document corruption. It's very difficult to determine the underlying cause. But I recommend that you recreate the template and then recreate its numbering.
Yes, this seems to happen each time the numbering breaks, but don't know what causes it.
Do you think recreating the numbering is likely to solve the issues, or that it will continue to happen even after recreating it? This is what I'm afraid of, since I still don't know why this happens.
I have now looked at your example document and I can reproduce what you described. The level 1 number is missing and simply visiting the multilevel list dialog box, confirming the settings with OK, brings the numbering back.
As a long-term solution, I recommend that you recreate the numbering in the document template.