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abidiashtiani
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Aug 21, 2024
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Overlapping numberss

Hi The attached docx file has a problem: the 2 digits on numbers in the Numberings are overlapping. In this file numbering start from 10; otherwise the problem starts to show after 10 rows. this is ...
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    Stefan_Blom
    Jul 17, 2025

    The Adjust List Indents dialog box isn't always sufficient when it comes to list formatting. However, the overlapping numbers are caused by the the Spacing setting for the list numbers, and you can fix this using the Multilevel List dialog box.

    Do the following: Click in the very first item in the numbered list. On the Home tab, click Multilevel List (in the Paragraph group) and then click Define New Multilevel List. In the dialog box, click level 1 and then click Font. In the Font dialog, go to the Advanced tab and change the Spacing back to "Normal" (it is currently set to "Condensed" as shown in the screen shot). Confirm with OK. Repeat this step for other numbering levels, if necessary. 

     

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abidiashtiani
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Jul 16, 2025

I Cannot fix this with right-clicking and selecting Adjust List Indents and changing any of 3 parameters. I have Word 2016. Is that the reason for failing you solution?

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