Change the numbering in a numbered list

Change a number in a numbered list 

1. Double-click the numbers in the list. 

   

2. Right-click the number you want to change.

3. Select Set Numbering Value from the menu.

   

4. In the Set value to: box, use the arrows to change the value to the number you want.

   Tip: Tempting as it is to manually change the numbers in a list, don't do it. Always use the command options to make the changes. If Word loses track of what you've done, problems can pop up when you want to make other list changes later.

Restart a numbered list with 1

If you want to change any number in a list to 1, here's how:

1. Double-click the numbers in the list. The text will not appear selected.

   

2. Right-click the number you want to start a new list.

3. Click Restart at 1.