How do I create a table of contents in Microsoft Word?

To create a table of contents in Word you must have applied Styles to your chapter and section headings first ( How do I do this? ).

• Click your mouse in the document where you want the table of contents to appear.

• In the References tab select Table of Contents .

• Click on Custom Table of Contents.

• You can either select one of the Formats provided e.g. Formal, or modify one to suit your needs, and click on OK to create the table of contents