You can make Tab indent the list if you select the appropriate option, which
depends on your Word version:
1. For Word 2000 and earlier, check the box for "Tabs and backspace set left
indent" on the Edit tab of Tools | Options.
2. For Word 2002 and 2003, check the box for "Set left- and first-indent
with tabs and backspaces" on the AutoFormat As You Type tab of Tools |
AutoCorrect Options.