
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

To number a Heading > click Format drop down > Numbering.For spacing within a heading > select Line Spacing desired (e.g., single).For spacing Before/After heading > enter the pt desired (e.g., 12pt for each).To adjust Spacing > click Format drop down > Paragraph.

3" > click Special > select Hanging Indent > enter.

Highlight heading > Home tab > Styles subtab > click the ¶ icon > open Heading 1 drop down by scrolling over the ¶ symbol and clicking on the arrow > Modify > dialog box opens.Note: Word gives you default formatting BUT we want it to match our format (meaning the format designated by your professor).To assign a heading level and style > highlight your first heading (e.g., "Table of Authorities" in section 2) > Home tab > Styles subtab > click the ¶ icon > select Heading 1 style (because TOA is a Level 1 heading).Thus, you begin applying headings at "Table of Authorities." The title "Table of Contents" does NOT appear within the Table of Contents it only titles the page."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:
