Microsoft Word is a powerful text editor designed to create and edit a huge number of office document formats. We can say with confidence that in almost every second institution engaged in processing text data, it is the Word that stands on computers.
However, this application helps not only corporate, but also the most that neither is home users. However, the latter, even if they have considerable experience in Word, often "stumble" on the design of the content of the work. As a result, improperly executed scientific work is not accepted, and any report is returned to its compiler with an angry visa from the authorities. Therefore, we will tell you about
how to make content in Word.Autocomplete table of contents
Suppose that your precious diploma is already ready, and you just need to correctly issue it. Of course, the presence of content (as mentioned above) is a prerequisite for its delivery. Especially diligent people may well fill it by hand. But do not forget that this operation can be carried out automatically, and the table of contents that you printed manually will most often not be so accurate. Consider all the steps in this process in more detail. We immediately warn users that doing content in Word is pretty dreary.
Open the file with your work, find the "Links" tab, and then place the
mouse cursor in the place where the name of the chapter or subheading is located. In the same tab, you need to find the "Add Text" button, which is located in the very top right column, and then select the table of contents style you need. A three-level design is proposed, which is quite capable of satisfying the needs of most of the afflicted.
As a rule, all the main sections and chapters of the text should be assigned to the first level, all subheadings should be assigned to the second level, and paragraphs should be assigned to the third type. However, if the content of your document is already very branched, then you can add some points to it yourself. After a preventive check of the entire text for errors and inconsistencies, we perform all the above actions again. Since it will not be easy for beginners to create content in Word, it is advisable to check all the stages of your work with special care.
Insert Table of Contents in Word
Only after that we again go to the second page of our work. It will be the table of contents. We go to the tab with the name "Links", find the "Table of Contents" item on the left side, select the option required for your type of work. You can choose a table of contents with both a filler (with dots) and one that does not have one. If you have such a desire, you can even make your own list. However, if you use it, you will have to enter chapter names yourself. It’s not even worth saying that beginners should not create such content in Word.
On the second page of our work, the required table of contents has finally appeared. Carefully review it, correct all the flaws and shortcomings found, and then again go through the work, pulling up the "traveled" contents. Do not forget to save your work from time to time, as otherwise an unfortunate incident may occur in the form of a power outage and you will have to start all over again. After making all the changes and corrections, the table of contents should be updated.
To do this, right-click in the field with the name "Table of Contents", then select the item with the name "Update Field" in the context menu that appears. You can update the entire table of contents, or you can only page numbers. Of course, not everyone can fulfill all the points the first time, but it's worth it! Of course, the automatic content in Word is called "automatic" rather conditionally, but nevertheless the program will do most of the work. The latter option is useful to you especially often, since the text tends to "go", as a result of which the numbering changes. We hope that after reading our article you will be able to do the content in the Word yourself.