Numbered list across different text boxes

Question

Hey everyone!

I'm trying to create the headers of an index in Illustrator. So, I'd like a numbered list with all my sections and then be able to break up that list into individual text boxes, so I can list the subsections below. Something like this:

But when I break up the list into new text boxes, the numbers seem to reset, which is really annoying. Is there any way to maintain the numbering across different text boxes?

When I resize the text box, I get the ACTUAL numbers I want over it, like the continued numbers. Which is weird because that only shows up when manipulating the tex box.

Does anyone know if it's possible to keep the original numbers across multiple text boxes?

Thank you!

Monika Gause · Accepted Answer

So creating a text box and then the numbering and later resizing the box and splitting it up across multiple text boxes and then resizing it again keeps the numbering for me.

Can you please show screenshots of each step?

It's the same paragraph style you apply to all the text, right?

pixxxelschubser · Answer

@chamilila That is not an answer to your question.However, InDesign is clearly better suited for such tasks. Do you have experience with InDesign? Would that perhaps be an alternative for you?

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