# Number the Actions

**URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/number-the-actions/759
**Category:** Discussion
**Created:** [February 20, 2008, 1:24am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/number-the-actions/759 "2008-02-20T01:24:48Z")
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### Author: ![deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/user_avatar/www.finalbuilder.com/deleted_user/32/937_2.png) [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)
#### Post date: [February 20, 2008, 1:24am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/number-the-actions/759/1 "2008-02-20T01:24:48Z")

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Hello

I think it's not possible, but is there a way to number the actions? I mean I have 76 actions in my actionlist. I gave each action a number and a name. For example when I have to create a new action and insert it between the action number 10 and 11 then I had to increase all higher numbers manually... That takes a lot of time and nerves

If its not possible to do this thats my wish for the wish list!

Thanks!

Regards,

Christof

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### Author: ![angus](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b3f665/32.png) [@angus](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/angus)
#### Post date: [February 20, 2008, 11:34am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/number-the-actions/759/2 "2008-02-20T11:34:51Z")

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Hi Christof,   
  
 We encourage people to use structure in their build processes instead of numbering. For instance, if a group of actions perform a sub-function then select them, right click and choose “Refactoring -\> Wrap Actions with Action Group”. If it’s a large group of actions, do the same but choose “Extract to Action List”.   
  
 You can rename the Action List or Action Group to give it a descriptive title (or even number each action group to give a high-level progression.)   
  
 Of course, there may be another reason for numbering the actions. Can you elaborate at all?   
  
 Regards,   
  
 Angus