How do I put multiple list levels on the same line in MS Word 2010?

Question

I have a list:

1)

     (a)
     (b)

I want to format it to look like this:

1)   (a)
     (b)

How do I achieve this in MS Word 2010?

Solution

I can't get the alignment to look the same as your example (assuming you do not used fixed width fonts in your documents), but there is a more automated way of doing the numbering using a list style.

1. From the styles pane, click the New Style button (micro button bottom left).
2. Select List as the Style Type and give this style a name.
3. On the Format dropdown on the lower left of this window, select Numbering. I only defined two levels for this example, but the basics are covered.

Comments

[ShemSeger]

@CharlieRB I have, I'm currently trying to make something work with ListNum fields, but it's not working out so well. I intentionally left the question pretty simple. I feel like there should be a simple solution and didn't want to complicate things by talking about everything I've tried that doesn't work.

[CharlieRB]

That makes sense, but that is how this site works. We want to know what you have tried so we can offer solutions and get the repeated "tried it" at each suggestion. It is also nice to know you have put some effort into this rather than expecting us to do it all for you. In a nut shell, more detail is better.

[ShemSeger]

@CharlieRB In my mind answers should be solutions, not suggestions. Either the solution works or it doesn't. In theory, if it works for one person, it should work for everyone.

[CharlieRB]

No worries. I didn't make the guidelines or the site. Just informing you what is in the help center. If you choose not to follow the guidelines, so be it. It could be why you haven't any answers besides your own.