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The table of contents tag focuses on creating, updating, and fixing automatic tables in Microsoft Word. The available guidance explains how to apply Heading 1, Heading 2, and Heading 3 styles so Word can build a table that reflects document structure. It also covers inserting an Automatic Table of Contents and choosing Update entire table after headings change. The instructions apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2024, Word 2021, Word for Mac, and Word for the web. Readers can also find notes on advanced customization in desktop Word and direct field-code editing, which is primarily a Word for Windows desktop feature.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Word Automatic Table of Contents: Create, Update and Fix It

    Create a table of contents that updates correctly by applying Word’s built-in Heading 1, Heading 2, and Heading 3 styles to section titles, inserting an Automatic Table of Contents, and choosing Update entire table whenever headings change. These instructions cover Word for Microsoft 365, Word...