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MS Word - Reference to highest number in a numbered list?

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I have a list like this: Step one Step two Step four As the list grows, I want a reference at the top of the page to say something like: The last step in this document is step 3. I want that number in bold to automatically update. Is this possible via a reference?

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Here is a macro to do what you ask. This solution is less prone to being destroyed during document editing. Create a Bookmark called on the "1." of the list you want to count. (See selection in image.) Create a reference to to for the result You wil…

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