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Document 681

Resetting theorem numbering for new divisions

Version: 3.x, 4.x, 5.x - Scientific WorkPlace & Scientific Word

You can reset the numbering of theorem environments to 1 for each new document division instead of having numbering run consecutively throughout your document.

If you're familiar with TeX and LaTeX and the \newtheorem statements that determine the numbering sequence appear in the preamble of your document, you can provide independent instead of common numbering for theorem-like environments using an alternate form of the statements:

\newtheorem{counter}{counter_title}[numbered_within]

The numbered_within parameter, which is the name of an already defined division counter, determines when the counter is reset to 1.

NoteMake a backup copy of your document before you make any modifications to the preamble.

1. From the Typeset menu, choose Preamble.

2. Scroll through the commands to find the \newtheorem statement for the environment whose numbering you want to reset.

   The statements usually have this form: \newtheorem{counter}[counter_basis]{Counter_title}.

3. Remove the [counter_basis] argument from the command.

4. Add the [numbered_within] argument to the end of the command.

5. Choose OK.

See also

• Creating alternate numbering schemes for theorem objects

• Creating independent numbering for theorem objects

Last revised 07/11/06