Converting numbered lists to plain text

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anthony - 10 Jan 2007 23:35 GMT

Hi folks --

I have a document where I have used automatic numbering to make lists,
etc. Is there a way to convert the automatic numbering to just plain
text, but to retain the formatting (numbers, tab stops, and so on)?

I need to share the document with others who may be inserting sections
into other documents, and I don't want the numbering to alter.

I am using Word XP.

Thanks

A.

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Luc - 11 Jan 2007 09:26 GMT

Anthony,
You could select the list, copy, paste special as unformatted text.
But maybe someone else will have better ideas.

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Luc - 11 Jan 2007 09:35 GMT

Anthony,
You could also use a macro:
Sub ConvertNumbersToText()
ActiveDocument.ConvertNumbersToText
End Sub
You will nont be able to convert the numbers back to automatic numbering. So
work on a copy of your document

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Stefan Blom - 11 Jan 2007 16:39 GMT

But note that if numbering was applied with styles, it won't be
completely gone until you remove it from the style definition(s).

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