# How To Continue Numbering In Confluence

> To continue numbering in Confluence, press Enter after your last numbered item to create the next number automatically. If numbering breaks, type the next number and press space to restore and continue the list seamlessly.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-continue-numbering-in-confluence/
Apps: Confluence
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a35a3ab56e05a00fda0c2/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Press Enter after your last numbered item so Confluence will automatically create the next number.
2. If numbering breaks, type the next number, press space, and it will continue.
3. Your list continues seamlessly—numbering restored!