jonnsin

Thanks for your help but after a lot of trial and error ( and wasted time) I have found that despite Affinity's claim of being OK for Mac OS10.9 this is not strictly accurate.
I have been working with an iMac 10.9.5 (because I still need access to Adobe CS6 and like the bigger screen) and am finding Affinity items that this mac cannot handle. Much of it seems to work OK but so far all para indents are a no go and it seems to be likewise with trying to get double digits with the drop down facility.  Possibly other things will emerge in future.
I have installed Af Pub on another laptop with OS 10.11.6 and Drop Downs and Para indents operate correctly. Sorry for having wasted your time guys

Thanks to Joachim L and Walt Farrell for their prompt and spot on replies. All I can say is "why didn't I think of that". Must take off my Affinity rose coloured spectacles.
I think that Indesign text styles works better or maybe I am just used to it. Anyway well done guys that solves my problem..
 
jonnsin

Thanks to Joachim L and Walt Farrell for their prompt and spot on replies. All I can say is "why didn't I think of that". Must take off my Affinity rose coloured spectacles.
I think that Indesign text styles works better or maybe I am just used to it. Anyway well done guys that solves my problem..
 
jonnsin

Thanks again Thomaso. Everything now on Macbook. All issues , including printing solved. Must have all been down to the old OS system on IiMac.
Now have to face the upgrade but at least if it doesn't work I have an alternative and a bit of time to get it right.
 
Johnnsin

Thanks Edwardson. Will keep that in mind.