Enable or Disable Auto List Numbering in Word

Learn how to turn on and turn off automatic list numbering in Microsoft Word. These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:11 How to Turn On & Turn Off Automatic List Numbering in Microsoft Word
02:14 How to Turn Off Automatic List Numbering from within the Text in Microsoft Word

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Turn On and Turn Off Automatic List Numbering in Microsoft Word
https://erinwrightwriting.com/turn-off-automatic-list-numbering-in-microsoft-word/

💻 Related Resources
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How to Create & Modify Numbered Lists in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/WhPPMJM4e2o

How to Turn On & Turn Off Automatic List Numbering in Word for Mac
https://youtu.be/mD982h9kpX8

How to Create Bulleted Lists in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/85UJ4T9peiM

How to Create Custom Bullets in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/4NCINtAW104

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

Microsoft Word Basics (Playlist)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjSD2TjOVB2ApKrX2iEq0kX

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