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Q193177: WD97: AutoNum Field Not Updated Correctly Inside Table Cell

Article: Q193177
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdta
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the AUTONUM field in Word to number several paragraphs inside a
single cell in a table, each paragraph displays the same number.

CAUSE
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The AUTONUM field is used to number paragraphs, incrementing each new paragraph
in sequence automatically. Word treats each row in a table as a separate
paragraph.

RESOLUTION
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To number several paragraphs inside a single cell in a table, apply paragraph
numbering.


Additional query words: para numbering reverts

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Keywords          : kbdta 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbprb

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