How to Number Paragraphs in Microsoft Word

Learn how to add numbers to paragraphs in Microsoft Word. Paragraph numbers can be useful when reviewing documents with other people and when cross-referencing bookmarks.

After adding the paragraph numbers, we will look at how to adjust the spacing between the numbers and paragraphs, start with a different number other than one, and remove the numbers when they are no longer necessary.

These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

🍎Are you on a Mac? Please watch "How to Number Paragraphs in Word for Mac." https://youtu.be/Ic6HHUiUy0E

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 How to Add Paragraph Numbers
01:36 How to Adjust the Space between the Numbers and Paragraphs
03:42 How to Start with a Different Paragraph Number
05:22 How to Remove Paragraph Numbers

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Number Paragraphs in Microsoft Word
https://erinwrightwriting.com/number-paragraphs-in-microsoft-word/

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