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Word may not offer the swift sequential numbering feature like Excel, but fear not! Manual input is a thing of the past. This article below provides a detailed guide on How to Number Sequences in Word.
To number sequences in Word, utilize the Numbering feature.
Step 1: Go to the Home tab -> Numbering -> Define New Numbering Format:
Step 2: A dialog box will appear with the following options:
- Under Number Style: choose numerical to apply sequential numbering.
- In Number Format: remove any characters except digits.
- For Alignment: select the Center alignment format.
Step 3: Click OK to assign sequential numbering to the first cell:
Step 4: Select the entire column to be numbered -> go to the Numbering tab and choose the correct format you've just created (containing only numbers without any additional characters):
The result of numbering in Word:
In case you need to continue numbering in two different columns as shown below:
Perform the sequential numbering operation as in the first column:
The result has been numbered for the second column, but the sequence doesn't continue from the last value of the first column:
Right-click on the numbering of the second column -> Set Numbering value:
A dialog box will appear prompting you to enter the next sequential number after the last number of the first column in the Set Value to: field.
Finally, click OK to sequentially number two different columns in Word:
Above is the detailed guide on How to Number Sequences in Word. Wishing you success!
