When using Insert Table of Contents in WPS on Windows, common questions usually involve missing entries, page number updates, display settings, and reinserting the table of contents; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Why are some sections missing after I insert the table of contents?
- Check whether the related section titles use heading styles.
- Confirm that the heading levels are included in the displayed level range.
- Run Update Entire Table of Contents again to sync the latest structure.
Why did the page numbers not change after I edited the document?
- Move to the table of contents area and open its drop-down menu.
- Select Update Page Numbers.
- If the heading structure also changed, select Update Entire Table of Contents.
Can I change page numbers or tab leaders in the table of contents?
- Click the table of contents area and open the drop-down menu.
- Select Table of Contents Settings.
- Adjust page number display, displayed levels, and tab leader settings in the dialog box.
Can I insert the table of contents again after deleting it?
- Deleting the table of contents removes only the current table-of-contents area and does not remove heading styles.
- Place the cursor where you want the new table of contents.
- Use Insert or another visible entry point to choose Table of Contents again.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heading style | A document style used to mark section levels so the table of contents can recognize the structure. |
| Automatic table of contents | A table of contents area generated from existing heading styles and updated as the document changes. |
| Displayed levels | The range of heading levels shown in the table of contents, such as only level 1 and level 2 headings. |
| Tab leader | The connecting character style between a table-of-contents entry and its page number, often shown as dots. |