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Now whenever you want to insert this field at the cursor position, type
the shortcut, and then press F3.
Defining your own numbering sequences
You may want to define your own numbering sequences, for example to
use in situations where you do not always want the number at the start
of the paragraph or where you want more control than the built-in
numbering choices give you.
This topic describes how to create and use a numbering sequence,
using a “number range variable” field.
Create a number range variable
To create a number range variable using Arabic (1, 2, 3) numbers:
1) Place the insertion point in a blank paragraph in your document.
2) Choose Insert > Fields > Other and select the Variables page.
Figure 381: Defining a number range variable
3) In the Type list, select Number range. In the Format list, select
Arabic (1 2 3). Type whatever you want in the Name field. (We
have used Step in this example.)
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