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Word Autonumbering ... How deep can you go?

There’s a maximum of nine levels available in Word multi-level numbering. That’s enough for the seven dwarves plus two more. There’s a way to get more than nine levels.

Word Autonumbering ... How deep can you go? Microsoft Word

A Multilevel list setup shows 9 levels.

Word Autonumbering ... How deep can you go? Microsoft Word

Need more?  Perhaps create a separate multilevel list with custom numbering starting at 10?

Word Autonumbering ... How deep can you go? Microsoft Word

It might be better to restructure the document because lots of levels can become unwieldly.

Word multi-level Numbering

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