Add a table of contents

To build a TOC, first add heading styles to section titles and subtitles. 

1. Place your cursor where you want to add a table of contents.

2. On the References tab, select   Table of Contents.

3. Select an automatic format or design your own.

Tip: For more info, see Insert a table of contents.
Also on the File tab, select Open and search templates for Insert your first Table of contents. 

To build a TOC, first add heading styles to section titles and subtitles. 

1. Place your cursor where you want to add a table of contents.

2. On the References tab, select   Table of Contents. and choose Insert Table of Contents.

Word for the Web has only one auto Table of Contents.

For more choices, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.

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To build a TOC, first add heading styles to section titles and subtitles. 

1. Place your cursor where you want to add a table of contents.

2. On the References tab, select    Table of Contents.

3. Choose an Automatic Table of Contents from the list or customize your own.