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When you type a number at the beginning of a new line in Word, the program usually assumes you’re creating a numbered list. Some people love this feature, others loathe it.

If you fall into the latter group, you can turn this feature off completely by going to Tools, then AutoCorrect Options, then the AutoFormat As You Type tab.

Are you there? OK. See that checkbox next to “Automatic numbered lists”? It’s checked, isn’t it? Uncheck it and click OK. Easy; you’re done.

The next time you wish to create a numbered list, simply click the numbering icon (it has the numbers 1, 2 and 3 next to three horizontal lines). Alternatively, you can click Format, then Numbering if you prefer to use the menu options across the top of the program.