WD2000: Numbering Style Is Lost in Custom Style That Is Based on List Style (257196)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q257196

SYMPTOMS

The numbering property of a custom style that is based on a List Number style is lost when you copy the custom style from one document (or template) to another.

NOTE: This problem occurs when you create a custom style that is based on any of the following List styles:

List Number
List Number 1
List Number 2
List Number 3
List Number 4
List Number 5
List Bullet
List Bullet 1
List Bullet 2
List Bullet 3
List Bullet 4
List Bullet 5

WORKAROUND

Use one of the following methods to work around this problem.

Method 1: Reapply the Numbering to the Custom Style

Modify the custom style in the new document to include the numbering.

Method 2: Paste Text That Contains the Custom Style

Copy text that is formatted with the custom style from the original document, and paste the text into your new document. The style is copied to your new document and retains the numbering format.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	12/6/2000
Keywords:	kbbug KB257196