Getting a numbered list correctly numbered

Question

I've created a numbered list in Confluence.  By the time I've inserted pictures and done some sublists, my main numbering is completely wrong.  The list has restarted itself at different spots such that I now have three paragraphs numbered 1 at various places in the list.

Without starting over, how do I go to one of the paragraphs numbered 1 and say "You're really paragraph 4".  In Microsoft Word, for example, I can set any list element to have any number I want.  Can I do this with Confluence and then have the list continue sequentially from whatever paragraph number I specify?

For example, if I tell a paragraph "You're really paragraph 4", I'd want the next paragraph to automatically be paragraph 5.

Thanks for your help with this question.

Carmen KarYee · Answer

The only way that worked for me is after finishing the first item (1.), type the next item (2.) then go back to the end of the first item and press Shift+Enter to do a space without affecting  the consecutive item and allows to insert anything in between the two items without numbering.

Hogged answer from stackoverflow post : how continue numbered list in confluence?

Stavros_Rougas_EasyApps · Answer

@Dave Sweetser I suspect you don't want to pay for an app but they might bring valuation functionality you didn't think of.

If you have moved to data center look here.

For cloud here.

We make Numbered Headings by Easy App (cloud only) and I would suggest you test 2-3. I know it is an investment of time, but medium to long term is can pay off. For example our app automatically updates the numbering whenever you republish a page. Some you will find easier to use than others. And can be a major price difference between apps.

Barbara Szczesniak · Answer

@Dave Sweetser There was an article posted (in July 2023 when they closed CONFCLOUD-7794, I believe) that I can't find for the life of me that explained the method Atlassian implemented to do this.

Anyway, say you have paragraphs 1, 2, and 3, then you insert an image, a note panel, indented paragraph, etc., and then you want to restart your numbered list with 4.

I believe these are the steps (though I'd feel better if I could link you to the page):

* In the next blank paragraph, click the numbered list button to get a numbered paragraph with 1.
* Press Backspace to remove the number.
* Type 4. and press Space. This restarts your list with 4 (use whatever number you need).
* Repeat these steps everywhere you need to continue your list numbering (using the appropriate numbering style for the list level).