StarOffice:Outlining

[Joel Hammer]

Thanks, that fixes part of the problem.

However, I would like to be able to control the outline format.
Tools/Outline gives a rich assortment of options for preparing an outline. I
don't see how to make the document follow the formatting specified here.

Joel


On Mon, May 26, 2003 at 05:23:33AM +1000, James McDonald wrote:
> Joel Hammer wrote:
> 
> >Speaking of linux word processors.
> >
> >I don't seem to be able to get Staroffice to properly outline.
> >I have setup outlining in the tools menu. But, I don't know how to turn this
> >on.
> >
> >If I just type:
> >I. Top heading
> >followed by a new line, I get:
> >I. Top heading
> >II. 
> >This is nice. However, if I tab this line over, I get:
> >I. Top heading
> >  1.
> >This is supposed to be a capital A.
> >
> >Additional tabbing just gives more levels, all with Arabic numbers. It looks
> >like I am getting line numbering, not outlining.
> >
> >Any suggestions appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Joel
> >
> > 
> >  
> >
> It's probably because you have the standard outline numbering scheme 
> selected. Which doesn't suit your needs.
> 
> In OpenOffice (SO may be similar) go to Format --> Numbering/Bullets --> 
> Select the Style of Outline Numbering that is the closest match to what 
> you want then goto the --> Options Tab and setup each level to exactly 
> what you want.
> 
> You should then have the correct behaviour your after.
> 
> James
> 
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