When using Insert a Table of Contents, common questions usually involve heading styles, updates, and display settings; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Why are some sections missing after I insert a table of contents?
- Check whether the related section titles use heading styles.
- Confirm that heading levels are applied consistently, such as main headings and subheadings using different levels.
- Insert the table of contents again or run Update Entire Table.
Why does the table of contents not change after I edit the document?
- Click the existing table of contents.
- Open the related menu.
- Select Update Page Numbers Only or Update Entire Table.
- Use a full update if headings or structure changed.
Can I hide page numbers in the table of contents?
- Click the table of contents and open Table of Contents Settings.
- Find the option for showing page numbers.
- Turn the option off and confirm the change.
Can I create the table of contents again after deleting it?
- Place the cursor where you want the new table of contents.
- Open the command again from Insert, Home, or Page.
- Generate a new table of contents from the current heading styles.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heading style | A formatting style used to mark document structure. A table of contents usually depends on these styles. |
| Automatic table of contents | A table of contents generated from document headings that can be updated after the document changes. |
| Visible levels | A setting that controls how many heading levels appear in the table of contents. |
| Tab leader | The connecting style between an entry title and its page number, such as dotted lines. |