WD97: Docerr: Message Box Refers to MultiLevel Not Outline List

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you apply page numbering to include chapter numbering, you get the following message:

   There is no chapter numbering to include in the caption or page number.
   To apply chapter numbers use the Bullets and Numbering command on the
   Format menu and select a multilevel list style that is linked to the
   Heading styles.

In Microsoft Word 97 for Windows, outline numbering replaces heading numbering. This message is displayed when you apply page numbering and include chapter numbering, but it does not affect functionality.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the beginning of this article. Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

NOTE: Heading styles must be applied in the document for these features to work.

Including Chapter Numbers with Page Numbers

To include chapter numbers with page numbers, do the following:

1. On the Insert menu, click Page Numbers.

2. Select the desired position and alignment for your page numbering.

3. In the Page Numbers dialog box, click Format.

4. In the Page Number Format dialog box, click to select the Include Chapter Number check box, and then click OK.

   If the message in the "Symptoms" section appears, click OK.

5. Click Close.

6. Go to the "Linking a Numbering Level to a Style" section.

Including Chapter Numbers with Captions

To include chapter numbers with captions, do the following:

1. On the Insert menu, click Caption.

2. From the Label drop-down list, select a label type. In the Caption box, type a new caption.

3. Click Numbering.

4. In the Caption Numbering dialog box, click to select the Include Chapter Number check box, and then click OK.

   If the message in the "Symptoms" section appears, click OK.

5. Click Close.

6. Go to the "Linking a Numbering Level to a Style" section.

Linking a Numbering Level to a Style

To link a heading style to an outline level, do the following:

1. On the Format menu, click Bullets And Numbering.

2. Click the Outline Numbered tab.

3. Select one of the heading numbering presets (bottom row) and click Customize.

4. In the Level list, click the level you want.

5. Click More.

6. In the Link Level To Style box, type or select the style you want to link to the current level.

7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each level that you want to use.

8. Click OK.