How to stop automatic numbering or bullets in Word?
By default, when you type something like "1." in a Word document and press Enter, Word automatically continues the list with "2." on the next line. While this auto-formatting can be helpful, it can also become frustrating when it’s not needed. This tutorial shows you how to disable the automatic numbering and bullet features or convert existing lists into plain text.
Stop automatic numbering or bullets in Word using Word Options
Convert automatic numbered or bulleted lists to plain text with Kutools for Word
Stop automatic numbering or bullets in Word using Word Options
You can disable Word’s automatic numbering and bullet features by adjusting the settings in Word Options. Here’s how:
- Go to File > Options to open the Word Options dialog box. In the left pane, click Proofing, then click the AutoCorrect Options button.
- In the AutoCorrect dialog box, go to the AutoFormat As You Type tab, and uncheck the options for Automatic bulleted lists and Automatic numbered lists.
- Click OK in both dialog boxes to save your changes and close them. Auto numbering and bullets will now be disabled.
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Convert automatic numbered or bulleted lists to plain text with Kutools for Word
If your document already contains numbered or bulleted lists and you want to convert them to plain text, Kutools for Word offers a quick and easy solution using its List to Text feature.
- Select the numbered or bulleted list you want to convert. Then click Kutools > Convert > List to Text.
- The selected list will be instantly converted to plain text.
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