How to Make Table of Contents in Word

Learn how to add a table of contents into your document in Microsoft Word.

First, I show you how to add headings to your document. Text that uses a heading is automatically included as part of a table of contents. Once headings are created, we click into the References tab and insert a table of contents. I also show you how to update the page numbers and update the table of contents if you make any changes to it.

As full-disclosure, I work at Microsoft as a full-time employee.

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[kozettestrauss]

Thx for this. Helping my husband with his PhD.

[gemellefowler]

Kevin, you're a life-saver. This was by far the most easily understood video that I've seen regarding inserting a table of contents.

[RyanK-]

Excellent video. I haven't used Table of Contents since my 150 page MA Thesis 20 years ago. This refresher was all I needed. I now remember that I wrote most of it in outline mode to make it easier to jump between sections as I added things. I dread this next document I have to write. But at least I have turned the main outline into a table of contents.

[ShareeArmstrong]

Hey Kevin, you just saved my life!!! MANY hands her in a shared Word doc. Someone accidentally deleted the TOC and I had to get it back in there. So simple but, if you've never done it before, it can be daunting! A million thanks.

[Naturemood]

Kevin, you're a life-saver. This was by far the most easily understood video that I've seen regarding inserting a table of contents

[piggydippininthepiggypond]

I was able to make a table after watching the video.
Just didn't realize how the tables were made, selected styles for all sections and it worked as it should. Thank you.

[martynhalliwell]

This was literally the last thing I needed to do for an assignment and I could not remember how to do it! Thanks so much Kevin!

[tonywylder]

You weren't even alive when Wordperfect six came out. It was so simple. Thanks for taking a complex subject and making it simpler. love your videos.

[stevendumont]

Kevin, you fricken saved the day with this tutorial. I was going crazy trying to figure out how to build a Table of Contents. Then in a just a few minutes, I couldn't believe how easy it was to create. You do have to have all your content built before you add you headers for the ToC. Thanks

[sanazmg]

Helping my Mom with her Dissertation and curious to learn as well.. Thank you Kevin!

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[araunabezuidenhout]

I learnt typing on old technology in the '80 (Typewriters) This is so much easier. Helping a lot with my studies to safe time. Thank you

[irynasavchenko]

Thank you Kevin! With your help, I now believe that I CAN get along well with a computer.

[mdavidlutz]

I have been using word for years and even paid someone to do my TOC. Now I am working such a huge project that I had no choice but to put in a table of contents to be productive. Your video is so clear and easy to follow. Now I am a fan and will come back to learn more.

[bobheriford]

Best explanation I have seen for TOC - you made it simple and fast - thank you!

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[engtchr]

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[ChefBendOregon]

Thank you for the tutorial, It helps me understand better and now I'm ready to go and take my final exam. hopefully, I will pass.