Itemization within a paragraph or subparagraph should be identified by lowercase letters to avoid confusion with paragraph numerals. For clarity of text, paragraph numbering should be limited to seven levels.
How should paragraphs be numbered?
You may be happy with the numbering style Word used to number your paragraphs. By default, it uses regular digits such as 1, 2 and 3. If you'd like to choose an alternate numbering style, highlight your paragraphs, click "Home" and click the arrow on the Numbering button.
How do you number subheadings in Word?
Number your headings
- Open your document that uses built-in heading styles, and select the first Heading 1.
- On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, choose Multilevel List.
- Under List Library, choose the numbering style you would like to use in your document.
