Re: Tables inside numbered lists

[Robert_Johnson -at- percussion -dot- com]

I've read all the other responses, and it seems to me that others have 
overlooked the real logic here.  If the project manager really wants 
sequential numbering, the correct way to number the steps would be:

6. Continue with the following:
   ----------------------------------------------------------
   |  To...        |    Do this...                          |
   ----------------------------------------------------------
   | Some action   | 7.  Some step                          |
   ----------------------------------------------------------
   | Some action   | 8.  Step one                           |
   |               | 9.  Step two                           |
   |               | 10. Step three                         |
   ----------------------------------------------------------
   | Some action   | 11. Some step                          |
   ----------------------------------------------------------
12. Next step.

Why leave out the actions with only one step?  That doesn't make sense to 
me if you want truly sequential numbering of steps. 

I think implementing this numbering system will either expose the logical 
inconsistency of the project manager's approach or confirm its validity. 
(Personally, I think it exposes the inconsistency, but I can see someone 
arguing the other way.)

I agree with those who have suggested some alternative numbering scheme 
for the subprocedure.  I favor using alphabetical numbering myself, but 
other schemes that have been suggested make equal sense.  The point is to 
use the step numbering to differentiate the subprocedure from the main 
procedure, reducing the opportunity for this kind of conflict. 

Robert Johnson
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