How to create heirarchical numbered lists in InDesign CS6

hi all,

 

i have searched quite bit on web usual tutorials assist basic layout queries.

 

i have never had try , build manuals heirarchical lists in them in indesign.

something word automatically (including usual problems subsequent formatting of course).

 

what need approach getting manual laid out , able updated , edited possible.

 

main heading

 

x. section heading

     x.y content paragraph

         x.y.z content sub paragraphs

 

eg

 

main configuration

 

1. balancing internal shafts

     1.1 accessing spindle

          1.1.1 c-clips , bearing removal

          1.1.2 reversible bezel fitting

     1.2 removing spindle

2. setting lathe

 

etc.

 

i have tried sorts of ways automatic handling of because tied paragraph format , have section , body formatting find can 1 level numbering appears work:

 

1 balancing internal shafts

     1 accessing spindle

     2 c-clips , bearing removal

     3 reversible bezel fitting

     4 removing spindle

2 setting lathe

 

i beginning think not quite able setup in indesign comments if possible...

 

best regards,

will

you need set 1 paragraph style each level.

in each paragraph style got section "bullets & numbering"

set numbering, set each paragraph style corresponding level. each level add in numbering field placeholder same level, in second , third level set placeholder , dot before actual level first , second level (this third level of course).

it goot idea create , select list can done in same dialog. work without list better use list not numbering problems ohter numbered lists in document.

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