This seems complicated, but it does
produce the proper format for an outline!
Typing an Outline using
Microsoft Word
Center Align
Size 20
Type the title of the Outline
Change font to size 12
Press 2 Enters
Left Align for margin
View/Outline
(Title will shift to the left margin, but that’s OK)
Format/Bullets and Numbering
Choose
Outlined Numbered TAB
Choose
2nd row, 3rd box using Roman Numerals
Click
Customize Button
Click
More Button
Level
1
Change
box labeled “Follow number with” to SPACE
Level
4
Delete
parenthesis and add PERIOD
Number Position
Click on black down arrow
and change to RIGHT
Press OK
Type your first topic
Enter
Use green arrows to demote or promote the line
Continue typing outline
When finished, go to View/Print Layout
Save As a new file name in your folder
Print