Headings and numbered paragraphs

Bonzo · February 22, 2023, 7:57pm

Hello,

I’m using Writer to create a document. I need to be able to include headers (for the ToC) and numbered paragraphs where the numbering is not interupted by the headers. For example,

heading 1
1. para 1
2. para 2

heading 2
3. para 3
4. para 4

heading 3
5. para 5
6. para 6

etc

I can’t see how to do this without the numbering resetting to 1 after each heading. I’m guessing I’m missing something obvious.

TXDon · February 22, 2023, 10:19pm

What method are you using to number your paragraphs?

Bonzo · February 23, 2023, 9:15am

Hello TXDon,

I think I’ve found the answer. I have created a custom list style and in the customize tab I have ticked the All levels consecutive numbering box. Seems to work.

TXDon · February 23, 2023, 1:34pm

Glad to hear.

ajlittoz · February 23, 2023, 1:48pm

For those who can’t guess the solution here it is.

The structure presented above is in fact headings intermixed with list items.

create a dedicated paragraph style for the list items
create a dedicated list style (so that this list does not interfere with other lists)
link this list style to the dedicated paragraph (Outline & List tab)
attach the paragraph to the desired Outline level (also in Outline & List tab) in order to include the list items in TOC

Apply this new paragraph style to your list items. Do not overstyle them with list numbering toolbar button, it is already done in the paragraph style definition. Also, take care to remove any manual numbering before applying the style.

Bonzo · February 23, 2023, 3:25pm

Thanks ajlittoz, that works better than the method I was using.