How to Insert Table of Contents in WPS on Windows

Use Insert Table of Contents in WPS on Windows through 4 how-to topics covering automatic insertion, updating, settings, and deletion; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert an Automatic Table of Contents

Entry points:

• Insert tab → Table of Contents
• Home tab → Insert → Table of Contents
• Page tab → Table of Contents

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the table of contents, usually near the beginning of the document.
2. Click the Table of Contents command from one of the visible entry points.
3. WPS generates the table of contents automatically based on the heading styles in the document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A table of contents area appears in the document and lists sections by heading level.
• What you can do next: You can click entries to jump to sections or continue with update and settings actions.

Tips While Using

• The table of contents depends on heading styles, so set heading levels before inserting it.
• It is usually more practical to place the table of contents before the main body content.

2. Update the Table of Contents

Entry point: Click the table of contents in the document → Update Page Numbers or Update Entire Table of Contents

1. Move the pointer to the existing table of contents area.
2. Open the drop-down menu for the table of contents.
3. Select Update Page Numbers to refresh page numbers, or select Update Entire Table of Contents to sync heading and structure changes.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The page numbers or listed entries in the table of contents are refreshed.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing the document or review the updated structure.

Tips While Using

• If only page positions changed, updating page numbers is usually enough.
• If headings were added, removed, or reorganized, update the entire table of contents.

3. Adjust Table of Contents Settings

Entry point: Click the table of contents in the document → Table of Contents Settings

1. Move the pointer to the existing table of contents area.
2. Open the drop-down menu and select Table of Contents Settings.
3. Choose whether to show page numbers.
4. Set the displayed levels and tab leader style as needed.
5. Click OK to save the settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The display of the table of contents changes according to your settings.
• What you can do next: You can preview the result and adjust it again if needed.

Tips While Using

• Before changing displayed levels, confirm that heading levels in the document are applied consistently.
• Page number display and tab leaders can affect print layout and readability.

4. Delete the Table of Contents

Entry point: Click the table of contents in the document → Delete Table of Contents

1. Move the pointer to the existing table of contents area.
2. Open the drop-down menu for the table of contents.
3. Select Delete Table of Contents.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The table of contents area is removed from the document.
• What you can do next: You can insert a new table of contents again or continue editing the document body.

Tips While Using

• Deleting the table of contents does not remove the headings in the document body.
• If needed, you can insert a new table of contents again after deletion.