


Repeat once more for triple digit numbers if they exist.Īt this point, you can add the bullets/numbering back using Format->Bullets and Numbering. Repeat the process for double digit numbers by adding another "^?" next to the other. Hit Replace All and click Yes in the next box. Word will display an odd character ( Figure F) to. Leave the "Replace with:" box empty unless you are wanting to substitute for a character, format character, or text. Hold down the Alt key and use the number keypad to enter the character codethat’s 0252 for the plain checkmark and 0254 for the boxed checkmark.

Enable click and type Select this option to insert text, graphics, tables, or other items in a blank. Click Add numbering or bullets to all paragraphs with this style to number any paragraphs that have the style applied. Replace ^? for any numbers or recurring characters. Updating style to match selection In the list, click Keep previous numbering and bullets pattern to make any paragraphs in that style that aren’t numbered stay unnumbered. Once the bullets/numbers are removed, you can quickly go back through the text and add them again using the usual methods.Ĭopy the bullets/numbering plus any symbols and spaces that appear before each line of text.Ĭlick on More->Special->Any Character or type in "^?". Bullets and numbers (or really any sort of weird spaces or characters) usually have a rhythm to them, and you can remove these bullets/numbers using the rhythm to your advantage with the Replace function in Word.
