Is it possible to change level numbering to non-level numbering after it has been published?

Once a document has been published, it remains in its published format, which includes the level numbering system that was applied before publication. Changing this to a non-level numbering system requires the ability to edit the content layout and structure after publishing, which is typically not allowed in many platforms for consistency and integrity reasons.

Published documents are usually considered final to ensure that all stakeholders are referencing the same version. If modifications were allowed post-publication, it could lead to confusion and discrepancies between the published document and any subsequent versions. Therefore, the inability to change level numbering to non-level numbering reinforces the importance of maintaining the integrity of published content.