Creating a Table of Contents in Microsoft Word

When creating a multi-page document in Microsoft Word, it can be helpful to provide a table of contents for your readers. The following tutorial will guide you through the steps to accomplish this task.

The first step is to create proper headers.

1. Click on the drop-down menu that says Normal in the top left-hand corner.

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2. Select Heading 1.

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3. You will notice that the drop-down menu now says Heading 1. Type your heading.

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4. For subheadings, select either Heading 2 or Heading 2 in place of Heading 1.

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Now that you have all of your headings appropriately marked through your document, we are ready to create the table of contents.

5. Click on Insert in the menu at the top of the window.

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6. Scroll over Reference and notice that a second menu drops down.

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7. Click on Index and Tables…

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8. A new window will appear. Click on the Table of Contents tab at the top of the new window.

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9. The window will change to the table of contents window. Click OK to create the table of contents.

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10. You will now see your table of contents.

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The final steps will guide you through the process of making additions or editing your table of contents.

11. Right-click on the table of contents. A menu will appear.

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12. Click on Update Field.

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13. Select Update Entire Table.

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14. Click OK.

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15. You will notice your table is now updated.

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