Content-Control Bullets?

Question

Hello, 

Is it possible to content control bullet appearance, indentation, and other formatting qualities in Word 2013? I would like to create an outline template for students to insert their information in without losing the bullets/bullet formatting. (Bullets are not editable). Thank you. 

I. 

     A. 

           1. 

           2.

     B. 

           1.

           2.

II. 

     A. 

           1. 

           2. 

     B. 

           1.

           2.

Answer 1

Create a template in which you set up the required Numbering, linked to Styles, as detailed in the article "How to create numbered headings or outline numbering in your Microsoft Word document" on the following page of the Late Shauna Kelly's website:

http://shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/numbering20072010.html?p=1768

Answer 2

Yes you can pick that numbering style from the "multilevel numbering" button on the Home tab > Paragraph group.

The numbering level is controlled by tabs. Add a tab to move down a level, delete a tab to move up a level.

Why are you concerned about "losing bullets and formatting"? There may be something else going on.

Actually, if your kids can use word, it should be easy enough to teach them how to use outline numbering.

If they are old enough you may want to consider showing them the Outline view. When you use the built in heading styles and turn on outline view all of the text is hidden so all you see is the headings. You can customize the headings to use any number style so that the outline looks exactly like your sample.  As well, when you are in outline view, you can drag the headings to move them and the text under them to new positions. It is great for reorganizing an outline. 

PS: did you know can do the same in the Navigation pane (formerly Document Map), that is drag headings around to re-organize the document.