Word 2007 - Using numbered list number in hyperlink

Question

Hi,
I'm developing a document to be used in our office to detail processes. Each of the processes are numbered using a multi-level numbered list. In the appendix section I wish to include unit tests to complete for each process to prove that the functionality
works. So far no problem. In order to keep the document dynamic I wish to add a link to each of the unit tests to link back to the original process, again not a problem. But, I'd like the text of the hyperlink to reference the specific numbered list value
for the corresponding process, and have it update should the process be moved.
e.g.
2.3.4.1 This is a sample process description.
B.1.4.3 Unit test to ensure process is functional (2.3.4.1)
Can this be done or am I asking too much?
If it can't be done then are there any suggestions for achieving similar functionality using different features?
Thanks.

Answer 1

Ordinary cross-references should be enough.
(References tab->Captions group->Cross reference, select "Numbered item", select the paragraph you want to reference, then insert "Paragraph number"
Strictly speaking, they aren't hyperlinks, but REF fields. You should be able to ctrl-click to follow the link.
Because they are REF fields, you need to be aware of two things:
 a. they don't update automatically. You have to select them and press F9 to keep them up to date.
 b. each one refers to a bookmark that Word inserts to "cover" the relevant paragraph number. So you have to be a bit careful about how you create new paragraphs. Suppose you have a paragraph like this
2.3.4.1 abc
and another paragraph that references it.
If you click the the left of the "a" and press Enter, you may get two paragraphs like this
2.3.4.1
2.3.4.2 abc
You might hope that the reference will update to 2.3.4.2 but in fact it still points to the original 2.3.4.1 paragraph.
Peter Jamieson