The first word of paragraph is not automatically capitalized in a numbered list in Word 2000, in Word 2002, or in Word 2003 (884033)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Word 2003
  • Microsoft Word 2002
  • Microsoft Word 2000

SYMPTOMS

When you type text in a numbered list in one of the Microsoft Word programs that are listed in the "Applies to" section, the first word of the paragraph is not automatically capitalized.

Note If you type more than one sentence in a paragraph, the first word of the first sentence is not automatically capitalized. However, the first word of the second and of the remaining sentences are automatically capitalized.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, manually capitalize the first word of the paragraph in a numbered list.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

291538 Word does not capitalize the first letter of a sentence

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/23/2006
Keywords:kbnumbering kbformat kbtshoot kbprb KB884033 kbAudEndUser
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