Is there a way to continue a numbered list or specify a number from which to start?
Asked by Efleda Brophy:

Once I add a note/info/alert/warning box, there's no way to continue the numbered list above it, or to start another numbered list after it by specifying a different initial number (it always starts at 1).

Ex: Current functionality

1. lkjlkj

2. ljlj

Info box here.

1. lkjlk;kj (ideally, I can re-start numbering beginning with 3, but I cannot specify the initial number; instead, it starts at 1.)


Answers:
author: Barbara Szczesniak
body: [@Efleda Brophy](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2130202) There was an article posted (in July 2023 when they closed [CONFCLOUD-7794](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-7794?error=login_required&error_description=Login+required&state=3a83c9c3-b29d-4f79-a155-7deda54508ca), 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):

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

comments: author: Efleda Brophy
body: Thanks, Barbara! I just tried it, and it's a workaround which serves our purpose. Thank you for sharing!  

I need to remember to make sure and check the numbering with every edit because when I deleted one of the numbered line items and re-published the doc, I noticed the list did not re-number automatically. I need to share this with authors who might edit their own documents.


author: Matthew Hassan
body: Hello This workaround did not work for me.  

I tried it even with new clean page. Steps 1 and 2 are easy enough, but on step 3 after hitting the ++space++ bar, it does not restart the numbering.

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

Any thoughts why this is the case?


author: Kristian Klima
body: Hello [@Efleda Brophy](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2130202)

Try using a corresponding emoticon.

1. Lorem
2. Ipsum  
   INFO/WARNING emoticon
3. Dolor sit...

example: <https://docs.emplifi.io/platform/latest/home/librarian#Librarian-Getmoreinformation>

comments: author: Efleda Brophy
body: Thanks, Kristian... something to consider


author: Dan Breyen
body: Hi [@Efleda Brophy](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2130202) I found this [Atlassian issue](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-73378) in their [Jira site](https://jira.atlassian.com/secure/Dashboard.jspa). To me, it sounds exactly the same as the issue you are having.

If you agree, please feel free to vote for and watch it for future updates.


author: Kristian Klima
body: Hie [@Efleda Brophy](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2130202)

Instead of a box, use a corresponding emoticon. It does the job without being obtrusive.

1. Lorem

2. Ipsum  
   ![(warning)](https://pf-emoji-service--cdn.us-east-1.prod.public.atl-paas.net/atlassian/warning_32.png) dolor

3. Sit amet.


author: Kristian Klima
body: Hello [@Efleda Brophy](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2130202)

as I explained in my answer to [your other question](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/Is-there-a-way-to-control-the-indentation-and-placement-of-notes/qaq-p/2652824)it's not possible.

This works for me.

1. Step one
2. Step two  
   ![(warning)](https://pf-emoji-service--cdn.us-east-1.prod.public.atl-paas.net/atlassian/warning_32.png) Lorem ipsum dolor site amet!
3. Step three.


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