Automatic Line Numbering in Word 2010

Word can number each line in a document and is very useful when you need to refer to specific lines in a particular document.  Examples of when to use line numbering would be manuscripts or legal contracts.  To number lines in a Word document, complete the following steps:

1. Click the PAGE LAYOUT tab.
2. Look in the PAGE SETUP group and click the down arrow by LINE NUMBERS.
3. There are several options to choose from.  In a legal document for our class (100-74), you would choose RESTART EACH PAGE.

An explanation for line numbering options is below:

• To number consecutively throughout the document, click CONTINUOUS.
• To start with number 1 on each page, click RESTART EACH PAGE.
• To start with number 1 after each section break, click RESTART EACH SECTION.