In this blog, I will show you how by using Styles, to quickly insert of TOC in your documents.
In my previous blog, I talked about adding Styles to headings to bring a little pizazz to your documents. So, how do you manage to find that info? The answer, you build a Table of Contents (TOC). The ability to create a table of contents is tucked away in References.Have you ever found yourself scrolling through hundreds of pages searching for specific information? Keyword searches are time consuming and do not necessarily locate what you need. If you haven’t done it already, open up the Word document that you want to add a table of contents to. The steps below take you through the process of creating a table of contents in Word:
How To Create A Table Of Contents In Word (Desktop Version)Ĭreating a table of contents in Word is a super simple process, although you can customize your table of contents to your heart’s content. Select the version of Word you’re using below for specific instructions to follow: You can edit your table of contents in numerous ways - for example, changing how many levels are shown, changing tab leader style, and editing the format - which I’ll also demonstrate in this post.įirst, here’s a step-by-step demonstration showing how to create a table of contents quickly in a Microsoft Word document. However, it does depend on how the document is structured - because automatic tables rely on the H1s, H2s, and H3s throughout your document as standard. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a table of contents in Word Online:įollow the process above and you should have a table of contents appear in your Word document.
No matter the size of your document, adding a table of contents makes your document look super professional and simple to use. Large Word documents can be exceptionally difficult to navigate, so adding a table of contents can make a massive difference.