WD97: AutoNum Field Not Updated Correctly Inside Table Cell (193177)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

This article was previously published under Q193177

SYMPTOMS

When you use the AUTONUM field in Word to number several paragraphs inside a single cell in a table, each paragraph displays the same number.

CAUSE

The AUTONUM field is used to number paragraphs, incrementing each new paragraph in sequence automatically. Word treats each row in a table as a separate paragraph.

RESOLUTION

To number several paragraphs inside a single cell in a table, apply paragraph numbering.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbprb KB193177