Then checking or unchecking Automatic numbered lists in the AutoFormat As You Type tab. It the auto numbering has been activated, you can just click the flash icon before the number, choose Undo Automatic Numbering to stop it for this time, or choose Stop Automatically Creating Numbered Lists.Īlternately, you can toggle on/off the auto numbering by clicking File – Options – Proofing – AutoCorrect Options… Therefore, I’d like to share some useful tips to solve these problems in auto numbering. But in practice, there’re some frequently happened problems can cause your inconvenience. The auto numbering in Word can help you to create a numbered list or add sequence to existing paragraphs automatically, which is very time-saving.