Make formatting changes from dialog box options and/or Format drop down.Select Heading Level you want to modify (e.g., TOC 1) > Modify > brings up dialog box.TOC 1 refers to Heading Level 1 in the TOC (TOC 2 to Heading Level 2 etc.).Highlight heading > go to Insert (at top Word tool bar) > Indexes and Tables > Table of Contents > Modify > dialog box opens.
To modify heading sections in the body of your TOC do the following: Making modifications to your newly generated TOC page: Note: At this point, the formatting of the actual TOC probably does NOT match the formatting in your document so you will need to modify your newly generated TOC. Check that Show Page Number, Alignment, and proper Tab Leader are checked.Go to Insert (at top Word tool bar) > Indexes and Tables > Table of Contents > dialog box opens.Go to top of your document > place cursor a couple spaces below the title "Table of Contents" (or where you wish the TOC to begin).
Once all the headings are marked, you can generate and insert your TOC Remember: The specific formatting you select will depend on your professor's instructions Note : Once a level has been adopted, you will only need to highlight the heading > select appropriate Heading Level at the Styles subtab > heading will be formatted automatically
"Cover Page" is typed on section 1 to serve as a marker for now.Word permits several levels, but for demonstration purposes we use 3 heading levels. Your document headings will have different levels.Generate and insert your TOC into your document.Apply heading styles and levels to the items you want to include in your TOC.The 2 basic steps to creating your Table of Contents: