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Azrie
Azrie
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January 31, 2017
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Auto Number Document Headings

  • January 31, 2017
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I was wondering if there is a way to get indesign to automatically number document headings and subheadings as I add them. I'm looking for something like:

1.0 Heading 1

1.1 Subheading 1

2.0 Heading 2

2.1 Subheading 2

that will automatically update as I add or delete headings and subheadings?

Thanks!

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    Correct answer Barb Binder

    You bet. I wrote up the steps for one of my students. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions:

    Adobe InDesign: Numbering Chapters, Subheads, Tables & Figures - Rocky Mountain Training

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    Barb Binder
    Community Expert
    Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 31, 2017

    You bet. I wrote up the steps for one of my students. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions:

    Adobe InDesign: Numbering Chapters, Subheads, Tables & Figures - Rocky Mountain Training

    ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
    Azrie
    AzrieAuthor
    Participant
    January 31, 2017

    Thanks, that is really helpful! I have one other question, is it possible to have the auto number be one font size and colour while the rest of the font I type be another size and colour?

    Barb Binder
    Community Expert
    Barb BinderCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 31, 2017

    Absolutely. Set up a Character style and assign the Character Style through the Bullets and Numbering dialog box.

    ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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