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Create a List Style in Word

Word 2007 NL tips
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  • Open the document (template)
  • Select the first heading at the highest level
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  • On the ribbon, go to the Home tab
  • In the Paragraph group, click the dropdown for Multilevel List
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  • Do not use the other numbering buttons, as these can cause formatting issues
  • Select Define New List Style
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  • The Manage Styles window will appear
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  • Enter a name that makes the style easy to recognize later. In our example, we use Easy Learning Headings.
  • Then choose Format > Numbering
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  • The Modify Multilevel List window opens
  • Click More in the lower left corner to expand the full options
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  • Assign a style to each level
  • Click the level on the left that you want to modify and link it on the right under Link level to style with Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.
  • You’ll immediately see the result in the preview
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Steps to Perform

This procedure consists of several steps and is intended for users who have worked with Word for some time or are familiar with Word templates.