WD2002: Outline Numbered List Items Are Incorrectly Selected (292112)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2002

This article was previously published under Q292112

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word, when you click a list item in an outline numbered list, this action does not select all other items that belong to the same list as expected. Additionally, Word may unexpectedly select items that belong to other lists.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because Word incorrectly selects the list items. Specifically, this behavior occurs when you link a style to an outline numbering level or you link an outline numbering level to a style.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, select all the items that belong to the same list, right-click, and then click Restart Numbering on the shortcut menu that appears.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about creating outline numbered lists, click Microsoft Word 2002 Help on the Help menu, type create an outline numbered list in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/5/2001
Keywords:kbbug KB292112