Is there a way to automatically create an odd-numbers list in Word 2007 without having to manually change each line number by using the "Set Numbering Value" menu item in the Paragraph section of the Home ribbon?
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This might be a case for expediency over elegance. Does not require use of 'Set Numbering Vale' but is a nasty hack that could go horribly wrong (so if you must use it, DO SO WITH CAUTION - on a copy to begin with).
- Ensure there are not adjoining pilcrows at the end of the list (if necessary to avoid this, add a space or something).
- Carefully select range to be numbered, and choose required format (sequential numbers at this point).
- Home, Editing, Replace, Find what:
^13
, Replace with:^p^p
, check Use wildcards, select last^p
, Replace Format, Font, Size:1
, Font color:White, Background 1
(assuming you are on a white background), OK. - Click Replace (NOT Replace All) as often (but no more than that!) as required.
Sounds pretty tedious but I am guessing your even number aversion is chronic. And dealing with lots of lists in one document this way is not too onerous since Find and Replace holds the settings.