[PDF] format line numbers in word 2016

How to change the formatting of line numbers in word?

You might be wondering how to change the formatting of the line numbers. Word makes it quite simple by relying on styles for its line numbers. Simply follow these steps: Display the Home tab of the ribbon. Click the small icon at the bottom-right of the Styles group. Word displays the Styles pane. Hover the mouse pointer over the Line Number style.

How do I add line numbers to a document?

On the Layout tab, in the Page Setup group, click Line Numbers. Note: If your document is divided into sections and you want to add line numbers to the entire document, you first need to select the document. Click Select in the Editing group on the Home tab, and then click Select All. Or press CTRL+A.

Which line numbers should be displayed in word?

By default, Word numbers every line in a document (except those in tables, footnotes, endnotes, text boxes, and headers and footers). However, you can choose which line numbers to display. For example, you can display line numbers in all or part of the document.

How do I find line numbers?

You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. The line numbers are in a style called Line Number. It's normally hidden so manage styles is the place to find it. In the styles pane, click Manage Styles > Edit tab. Switch the sort order to alphabetical, locate and select the style, and then click modify.