A family of Microsoft word processing software products for creating web, email, and print documents.
Fine point of jargon... Originally in your question you said "Headers."
What is the difference between headings and headers?
You may want to look at : How to create numbered headings or outline numbering in Ribbon Versions of Word by Shauna Kelly
Once you set up your numbering using the method shown by Stefan or using Shauna's methods, it is important to apply the numbering by applying the associated styles, not using the buttons on the Home Tab for numbering.