How do you insert hidden chapter markers (headings) into an existing Word outline?

[GKent]

I am creating a document that will contain one master document an
multiple subdocuments - all of which are separate files and wil
represent separate chapters. I am using "list styles" to create a
outline based on the generic Headings.

My outline is required to be the typical outline:

1
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.1.1

Each subdocument is at the 1.1 level. Each subdocument will also nee
to be marked as a chapter - so the page numbers can reflect each chapte
and the Master Document can recognize them as chapters. But, I wan
each chapter heading to be hidden so the outline only shows the 1.1. I
will look like: (Chapter 1) 1.1.

I know how to show the words "chapter" next to the second level whic
would appear like Chapter 1.1. But, I really need the word "chapter
to be hidden and the 1.1 to be visible. Again, these will be configure
in each subdocument with (Chapter 1) 1.1 in the first subdocument an
(Chapter 2) 1.2 in the second, and so forth.

Is there a way to have a hidden chapter title on an already existin
Word outline? If not, is there a way to force chapters (for the sake o
page numbers) while keeping an existing outline? Thank you all

 

[Stefan Blom]

You can format the paragraph/auto number for level 1 as hidden text.
Then it won't display in the document, but you will still see it in
level 2 numbers.

Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP