Word automatically applies formatting to your document based on what you type. For example, Word will automatically create a numbered list when it thinks you are entering text that looks very similar to it.
If you enter a number, then a period and press the key Space (space) or Tab, Word will automatically format the paragraph into a numbered list. Automatic paragraph formatting can be disabled by pressing the keyboard shortcut immediately after converting to a list Ctrl + Z (undo the last action).
If you don’t want Word to automatically create numbered lists, disable this feature. To do this, open a document and go to the tab Fillet (File).
In the list on the left, click Options (Options).
In the dialog box Word Options (Word Options) select tab Proofing (Spelling).
In section AutoCorrect Options (AutoCorrect Options) click the button of the same name.
In the dialog box AutoCorrect (AutoCorrect) tab AutoFormat As You Type (Auto format as you type).
In section Apply as you type (Apply as you type) uncheck the option Automatic numbered lists (Styles of bulleted lists). Click OKto confirm the changes and close the dialog box.
You will return to the dialog box Word Options (Word Options). Click OKto close it.
