To ensure proper formatting of answer scripts,
inform students
about the accepted numbering formats in advance.
Line breaks are triggered automatically when a recognised numbering
pattern is detected at the start of an item.
All accepted formats must begin with a digit followed by a
dot.
What Is Accepted
| Format | Example |
|---|---|
|
Number + dot + letter + dot (Preferred Final Pro style) |
1.a.
1.b.
2.a.
|
| Number + dot |
1.
2.
10.
|
|
Number + dot + letter (no trailing dot) |
1.a
1.b
2.a
|
|
Number + dot + uppercase letter (no trailing dot) |
1.A
1.B
2.A
|
| Number + dot + uppercase letter + dot |
1.A.
1.B.
2.A.
|
What Is Rejected
| Format | Example |
|---|---|
| Number + parenthesis |
1)
2)
|
| Letter + number + dot |
A1.
|
| Letter alone |
A.
|
| Letter + parenthesis |
B)
|
| Roman numerals |
i.
ii.
|
Visual Examples
✓ Will trigger
1. Main point 2. Another main point 1.a Sub-point (no dot) 1.b Another sub-point 1.a. Sub-point (with dot) 1.A Uppercase sub-point 1.A. Uppercase with dot
✗ Will not trigger
1) Parenthesis not allowed A1. Letter prefix rejected A. Letter-only rejected B) Letter + parenthesis i. Roman numerals ignored
Important Notes
Every accepted format begins with one or more Arabic digits followed immediately by a dot. Roman numerals, standalone letters, or letters before the number are all rejected.
After the number and dot, a single letter is optional. Both
lowercase (1.a, 1.a.) and uppercase
(1.A, 1.A.) are accepted. The trailing
dot on sub-items is optional in both cases.
Parenthesis-style markers (1), 2)) are
not supported. Use dot-style only (1.,
2.).