Options.AutoFormatAsYouTypeApplyNumberedLists Property (Word)
True if paragraphs are automatically formatted as numbered lists with a numbering scheme from the Bullets and Numbering dialog box (Format menu), according to what's typed. For example, if a paragraph starts with "1.1" and a tab character, Word automatically inserts "1.2" and a tab character after the ENTER key is pressed. Read/write Boolean.
Syntax
expression .AutoFormatAsYouTypeApplyNumberedLists
expression A variable that represents an Options collection.
Example
This example causes lists to be automatically numbered as you type.
Options.AutoFormatAsYouTypeApplyNumberedLists = True
This example returns the status of the Automatic numbered lists option on the AutoFormat As You Type tab in the AutoCorrect dialog box (Tools menu).
Dim blnAutoFormat as Boolean
blnAutoFormat = Options.AutoFormatAsYouTypeApplyNumberedLists