Using Headings to Create a Table of Contents

Summary: If your document is any length at all, adding a table of contents is a nice touch. This tip demonstrates how easy it is to create a TOC based on the headings in your document.

If you are writing a long document or a book, you may want to create a Table of Contents (TOC) for your document. The easiest way to create a TOC is to use heading levels, as defined by the Word styles. To do this, follow these steps:

Position the insertion point where you want the TOC inserted.
Display the References tab of the ribbon.
Click Table of Contents in the Table of Contents group. Word displays a drop-down list of TOC options.
Choose Insert Table of Contents. Word displays the Table of Contents tab of the Table of Contents dialog box. (Click here to see a related figure.)
Make sure that the Formats drop-down list is set to From Template.
Using the Show Levels control, specify how many heading levels should be included in the TOC.
Click on OK.

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Using Headings to Create a Table of Contents