WD2000: Document Error: Message Refers to "Multilevel" Instead of "Outline Numbered"

• Microsoft Word 2000

SYMPTOMS

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

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.

CAUSE

In Microsoft Word 2000, 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 Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

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

Including Chapter Numbers with Page Numbers

1. On the Insert menu, click Page Numbers.



2. Select the position and alignment that you want 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.



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



6. Click Close.



7. Go to the "Linking a Numbering Level to a Style" section of this article.

Including Chapter Numbers with Captions

1. On the Insert menu, click Caption.



2. In the Label list, select a label type. In the Caption box, type a new caption.



3. Click Numbering.



4. In the Numbering dialog box, click to select the Include chapter number check box, and then click OK.



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



6. Click Close.



7. Go to the "Linking a Numbering Level to a Style" section of this article.

Linking a Numbering Level to a Style

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.

Additional query words: multi-level out-line multi level numbers numbered

Keywords : kbdocerr kbdta wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug