Hi ... I know it is possible to change the numbers in a numbered list block. However, is there a way to do that when you are inserting a numbered list in a text block? (For instance, when adding a numbered list into an accordion interaction.)
I have a lot of numbered steps in the courses I write. But I use a lot of screenshots as well. I'd like to start a numbered list, add a screenshot image, and then continue the numbering...not going back to number one.
Again ... I know this is possible with numbered list blocks...but how about numbered lists in text blocks?
Chiming in to say this would be awesome as well. Just tried to make a 2 column numbered list and looks like this can't work if they both have to start at 1 vs carrying over.
Adding to Marie's answer, it'd be great to have text flow from one column to another. Not just to allow lists to continue across two sides, but also to support typing text into one column rather than having to type it and copy half to the other side.
Agree, this flexibility would be great! We are creating courses for our company with images that accompany the steps, but have to create a manual list since we still need the steps to remain in numerical order. Thanks!
Hi, Lea. I'm including an example of this Rise limitation. When using a numbered list in a regular text block, we cannot continue numbering.
In this included image, I have Step 1, followed by a code snippet. I want the next Step after the image to be Step 2 but I have no option to continue numbering, as the regular text boxes always start over with 1.
Note: I know that we can manipulate the starting number with the Numbered List text block but I cannot use that because it doesn't support sub-bullets.
Hi, Shua. What was your workaround? I tried just typing a 1. and 2. in front of my regular-text steps and not using the formatting options but it doesn't indent properly and looks funky on some of my screens.
Changing the number sequence is possible in a Number List but not in an Order List where you interrupt the numbering and want to continue with it. Can we please have a fix for this?
Chris, would it be possible to create an ordered list with interruptions by using command/control + enter for a new line? Does the indentation of the paragraph part work for you?
I don't have another workaround for you; the text editor doesn't allow for customizing the numbering in a numbered list.
My team is also requesting that you be able to change the start number on a numbered list. We've got a lot of process documents with image blocks that require us to split a numbered list with images then resume with the numbered list.
Thanks for reaching out! I have no updates regarding this feature request. I have informed our product team of your follow-up to help them prioritize, and I've added your voice to the request.
In the meantime, if you have other comments on how this feature will benefit you and your organization, please feel free to share them here. I'll add them to the report.
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Hi Raymond!
The numbered list inside a text block will always begin with #1. Thanks for letting us know you need more flexibility in the numbering!
Thank you for your quick response. Please add this feature to the RISE "wish list." Thanks again.
I second needing this update.
Chiming in to say this would be awesome as well. Just tried to make a 2 column numbered list and looks like this can't work if they both have to start at 1 vs carrying over.
Adding to Marie's answer, it'd be great to have text flow from one column to another. Not just to allow lists to continue across two sides, but also to support typing text into one column rather than having to type it and copy half to the other side.
Agree, this flexibility would be great! We are creating courses for our company with images that accompany the steps, but have to create a manual list since we still need the steps to remain in numerical order. Thanks!
Agree, we need this feature!
Why isn't this feature already available? Very much needed!
Hi - this is the answer isn't it? https://360.articulate.com/review/content/b38384f2-3241-465f-a5f8-45ea3f3ab82d/review
any updates on this feature?
Hi Shua, can you share more details on the type of number lists you're trying to create in Rise so we can help with a solution for the meantime?
Hi, I was able to work around this.
It would be great to be able to alter the number the list starts from.
This update would be very helpful.
Hi, Lea. I'm including an example of this Rise limitation. When using a numbered list in a regular text block, we cannot continue numbering.
In this included image, I have Step 1, followed by a code snippet. I want the next Step after the image to be Step 2 but I have no option to continue numbering, as the regular text boxes always start over with 1.
Note: I know that we can manipulate the starting number with the Numbered List text block but I cannot use that because it doesn't support sub-bullets.
Hi, Shua. What was your workaround? I tried just typing a 1. and 2. in front of my regular-text steps and not using the formatting options but it doesn't indent properly and looks funky on some of my screens.
Hi Jenna,
If I am remembering correctly. I just typed it in like you. I didn't indent them because of the same reason you mentioned.
Ex:
1. Step One
2. Step Two
Changing the number sequence is possible in a Number List but not in an Order List where you interrupt the numbering and want to continue with it. Can we please have a fix for this?
Chris, would it be possible to create an ordered list with interruptions by using command/control + enter for a new line? Does the indentation of the paragraph part work for you?
I don't have another workaround for you; the text editor doesn't allow for customizing the numbering in a numbered list.
My team is also requesting that you be able to change the start number on a numbered list. We've got a lot of process documents with image blocks that require us to split a numbered list with images then resume with the numbered list.
Hi, any updated on being able to start the numbered list at a different number other than 1, in a text box?
Hi Stephen,
Thanks for reaching out! I have no updates regarding this feature request. I have informed our product team of your follow-up to help them prioritize, and I've added your voice to the request.
In the meantime, if you have other comments on how this feature will benefit you and your organization, please feel free to share them here. I'll add them to the report.