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Working with numbered lists

Continue lists by typing the next number, even across pages. Configure numbering for different heading styles in the Design tab.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Availability: All plans

Note: When you want to continue your numbered list on a new page or if it’s separated by another block, simply start typing the next number followed by a dot and press Enter or Space on your keyboard.

Note: When you import a .docx file that has numbered lists, the numbering will be preserved automatically.

Limitations

  • Multi-level lists. Lists with more than one level, such as 1.1 or 1.1.1, are not supported. Only first-level numbering is supported.

  • Number formats. Only integer formats (e.g., 1., 2., 3.) are supported. Letter formats (e.g., a., b., c.) are not supported.

  • Copy-pasting content.

  • Correct numbering will not be preserved when copying and pasting content within tables

  • Content library items and Smart content. Correct numbering will not be preserved when you insert a content library item and when using smart content blocks.

While there are a few limitations, we suggest a workaround that might overcome some of these issues.

You can use auto numbering in headings and apply it across different pages by following these steps:

  1. Select your text and change it in the top panel from Normal to Heading. You can choose any type of heading that suits your needs. For example, select Heading 2

  2. Repeat this process for text on a different page.

  3. Next, navigate to the Design tab on the right, scroll down to Typography, then select Headings.

  4. Find the heading type you've chosen – for example, Heading 2.

  5. Find Auto-numbering, then select the auto-numbering style from the dropdown.

You’re all set! If you add headings to different pages, the numbering will be saved.

If you need to create a multi-level list, follow these steps:

  1. Select your text and change it in the top panel from Normal to Heading. For example, select Heading 1 for the first point and Heading 2 for the subparagraph.

  2. Repeat this process for text on a different page.

  3. Next, navigate to the Design tab on the right, scroll down to Typography, then select Headings.

  4. Find Heading 1 > Auto-numbering, then select the auto-numbering style from the dropdown.

  5. Finally, navigate to the Heading 2 > Auto-numbering and select the auto-numbering style from the dropdown. Make sure it’s the same as you selected for Heading 1.

You can now create multi-level lists on different pages.

To make sure your headings look like regular text, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Design tab on the right, scroll down to Typography, then select Headings.

  2. Find the heading type you've chosen – for example, Heading 5.

  3. Change the font size and color to match your text.

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