How to fix multi-level list settings problems for heading styles

Question

Hello,

When I try to use multi-level list for headings in Word (365, desktop version), appearance of the headings completely changes. You can find the simple screenshots given below. How can I fix this problem? I want to use the default settings for multi-level lists.

Answer 1

For instructions on setting up heading numbering in Word for Windows, see https://shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/numbering20072010.html .

The corresponding instructions for Word for Mac can be found at https://www.brandwares.com/bestpractices/2016/06/outline-numbering-in-word-for-os-x/ .

Answer 2

If you need more details or videos, see:

• https://superuser.com/questions/1609025/importing-numbered-paragraph-styles-in-word/1609033#1609033
• https://superuser.com/questions/1739629/how-to-deal-with-advanced-numbering-in-word/1739680#1739680
• https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/word/can-t-make-outline-numbered-headings/m-p/3789898/highlight/false#M6359