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# Demote Outline Level

Moves a numbered heading where the cursor is located, or selected headings, down one outline level. Moves a list paragraph where the cursor is located, or selected list paragraphs, down one list level.

To access this command...

#### From the menu bar:

Choose Format - List - Demote Outline Level

#### From the context menu:

Choose List - Demote Outline Level

#### From the tabbed interface:

On the Home menu of the Home tab, choose Demote Outline Level.

#### From the tabbed interface:

Choose Home - Demote Outline Level.

#### From the keyboard:

Option Alt + Shift + Right

#### From the tabbed interface:

Choose Text - Demote Outline Level.

#### From toolbars:

Demote Outline Level Demote

The Demote Outline Level icon is on the Bullets and Numbering bar, which appears when the cursor is positioned on a numbered heading or a list paragraph. The Demote icon is on the Outline bar, which appears when working in the outline view. This function can also be called by pressing Alt+Shift+Right Arrow.

Related Topics

Heading Numbering