When using Table of Contents on Android, common questions usually focus on missing outline entries, body text not appearing, and finding the feature entry, with 3 frequent question types covered below.
FAQ
Why is my document outline empty?
- Check whether the document uses heading styles for section titles.
- Confirm that the content is not all formatted as body text.
- Open Tools > View > Table of Contents again and check whether the heading list appears.
Why does body text not appear in the table of contents?
- The table of contents includes only paragraphs that use heading styles.
- Select the text that should appear in the outline.
- Apply an appropriate heading style, then open the table of contents again.
How do I find the Table of Contents entry on Android?
- Open the document and tap Tools.
- Go to the View tab.
- Tap Table of Contents to open the outline panel.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Table of Contents | A navigation list generated from the heading structure of a document, used to jump to sections quickly. |
| Heading style | A text style applied to section titles so the document structure can be recognized in the outline. |
| Body text style | A standard paragraph style for regular content that is not included in the table of contents by default. |