Unnecessary space after 10th number in numbered list

You want to change the tab stop and associated hanging indent in the style associated with that level in your numbering.

I recommend doing this in the Define New MultiLevel List dialog rather than through the tab settings. This is true even for a single-level list!

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Screenshot of multilevel list dialog

You can set both the left indent and the tab for your list in this dialog.

See:

  • Number Alignment by Word MVP Suzanne Barnhill
  • How to set up outline numbering by Word MVP Shauna Kelly
  • Setting Tabs by Word MVP Suzanne Barnhill