StarOffice:Outlining

[Joel Hammer]

Hmmm....

Format/Numbering does allow customizing of the outline, but, then I don't
see what purpose Tools/Outline serves. And, there appears to be no way I can
find to save an outline setting between sessions.

Sigh. Such is life.

Joel

On Mon, May 26, 2003 at 11:14:31AM -0400, Joel Hammer wrote:
> 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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