By default, if you type an asterisk or 1., Word recognizes that you are trying to start a bulleted or numbered list. You can turn off the automatic list recognition feature. Go to File > Options > Proofing. Select or clear Automatic bulleted lists or Automatic numbered lists. More @Wikipedia
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