How the H&*()*) do I turn auto numbering in OO Writer completely OFF ?

[Paul Allen Newell]

Linuxguy123 wrote:
> I think I figured out how to turn off autonumbering. 
>
> First of all, the help system on OO Writer version 3.3.1 Build 9420 is
> wrong.
>
> To turn it on, it says:
>
> "OpenOffice.org can automatically apply numbering or bullets as you
> type.
>
> To Enable Automatic Numbering and Bulleting
>      1. Choose Tools - AutoCorrect Options, click the Options tab, and
>         then select Apply Numbering - Symbol.
>         
> 2. Choose Format - AutoCorrect, and ensure that While Typing is
> selected."
>
>
> To actually turn auto numbering off, go to Format -> Autocorrect ->
> Autocorrect Options.
>
> Go to the Options tab.   Unselect the "Apply numbering - symbol: *"
> option.
>
> While I was in the option tab I also turned off "Replace bullets with:
> *"
>
> At this point I don't know if this setting is saved for OO Writer
> globally or if I have to do it for every document I start.  But at least
> its not tripping me up on my work tonight. 
>
> I hope this helps someone. 
>
>
>   
Though you may have found a way to get rid of it (and I am glad and am 
filling this email away should I need it), I thought your prior [rant] 
[...] [/rant] was very appropriate. I spent a few years doing typography 
and I have always hated any program that thinks it knows how I want to 
present content.

Paul