How to Put Numbers Vertically in Word Documents. While it is more practical and convenient to use Microsoft Excel for documents with numbered fields, it is also possible in Word.

To number rows, select the left most column in the table and click Numbering on the Formatting toolbar. To select a column, hover the mouse over the column until Word displays the selection arrow ...

In Word you can number table rows just as you do paragraphs, and if you move a row then the numbering updates automatically. Word will automatically number the cells in the table.

If you need numbered paragraphs in a Microsoft Word doc, don’t resort to entering them manually. Instead, create a custom style. Susan Harkins will show you how.