See http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/numbering/OutlineNumbering.html for help
with outline numbering.
On the AutoFormat As You Type tab of Tools | AutoCorrect Options, check the
box for "Set first- and left-indent with tabs and backspaces."

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> When I am typing a document, and I want to add an outline of a subject
> matter, when I try to type in an outline form, my tabs, numbers or bullets
> are responding in sequence or in a tabbed order. Nor does my reverse tab
> feature work.