Algorithm - Numbering for TOC (Table of Contents)

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I want to implement a VBA function to number Excel rows based upon the grouping depth of the row.

But I think a general algorithm for generating TOCs is more interesting.

The problem is:

Given a list of "indented" lines such as

One
 Two
  Three
   Four
 Five
Six

(the "indentation level" may be assumed to be known and part of the input data)

To generate the following output:

1.    One
1.1    Two
1.1.1   Three
1.1.1.1  Four
1.2    Five
2.    Six

Of course my code is up and running ... and also hidden under THWoS (The Heavy Weight of Shame)

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