Iain Roberts wrote: > When I want to apply numbering with the OOo numbering style, the numbers > keep increasing through the document, rather than going back to 1 for > each set of numbers. > > Normally I would link the numbering style into a paragraph style and > select "Restart at this paragraph" on the Numbering tab of the paragraph > style. I don't want to change your styles and I can't see a paragraph > style that has this set up already, that I could select for the numbering. > > What's the best thing to do?
What I do is I restart numbering by hand. I click on the "restart numbering" button on the numbering toolbar. It seems like the "obvious" solution. I can't see the user guide really benefitting from using a paragraph style for this. In fact, I think it would be counter productive. A lot of our volunteers come in with minimal or zero knowledge of paragraph styles. Hence, we have an interest in keeping the number of paragraph styles small, and the instructions on how to use them simple. Digression: You will notice in other areas where we purposely choose not everything OOo has to offer. In some instances, a feature that would be a great idea if we were all experienced OOo users would become counter-prodcutive when placed in the reality that many of our volunteers are novices. The most recent example of this is the chapter "template". By moving away from a .stw file and using .sxw instead we were able to make the instructions much simpler. Hence, lowering the barrier of entry one notch. So, in any event, this is a balancing act. We have to find a balance between using OOo features that will make our process smooth, and avoiding those that do more harm than good. And the choice is often not obvious. Cheers, -- Daniel Carrera | I don't want it perfect, Join OOoAuthors today! | I want it Tuesday. http://oooauthors.org |
