I'm using Word 2013. Unlike in previous versions of Word, the Set Numbering Value command inserts a hidden numbered paragraph with the "missing" number. Is there any way to stop Word from inserting this hidden paragraph? Older versions never did this.
The problem is that I'm using macros to implement conditional text (described here http://www.abelard.com.au/words-3-2.pdf), and these macros hide and unhide the conditionally tagged paragraphs. And having these superfluous empty hidden numbered paragraphs is creating problems, in that the empty paragraphs don't stay hidden.
In practice, I want to duplicate numbers in a list so that the list will be continuous once appropriate paragraphs are hidden. E.g.:
1. Step one for both models.
2. Step two for model A.
2. Step two for model B.
3. Step three for both models.
In older Word versions, I could just set the numbering value to whatever I wanted. Now, Word forces me to choose a number that is higher than the previous number. So I have to start a new list and then set the numbering value using the "Advance value (skip numbers)" option, which then inserts the hidden paragraph that I don't want.
Any suggestions?
Thanks