Learn how to create numbered lists in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to change list levels, start with a different list number, and change the font, size, and color of list numbers.

These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:30 How to Create Numbered Lists
3:12 How to Change Numbered List Levels
4:35 How to Start Lists with a Different Number
5:46 How to Change the Font, Size, and Color of List Numbers

Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Create and Modify Numbered Lists in Microsoft Word
https://erinwrightwriting.com/numbered-lists-in-microsoft-word/

Related Resources
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How to Create Custom List Numbers in Microsoft Word
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How to Align the Periods in Numbered Lists in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac) [Short]
https://youtube.com/shorts/FfZMeWKHmew

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https://youtu.be/85UJ4T9peiM

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https://youtu.be/Q3Sfa0pPpGw

How to Turn On & Turn Off Automatic List Numbering in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/HkHOI2R7Ijg

How to Create Numbered Lists in PowerPoint (PC & Mac)
https://youtu.be/-tqv_63GNRY

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

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

How to Use Lists in Microsoft Word (Playlist)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsgc5QDd-RFpwMV0tNavrN7B

Please visit my website at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more writing-related software tutorials.

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