How to Create and Update a Table of Contents in Microsoft Word

Learn two ways to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word. Plus, learn how to update and delete a table of contents.

These steps are for Word for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:48 How to Create a Built-In Table of Contents
2:24 How to Create a Custom Table of Contents
3:47 How to Choose Individual Heading Levels for a Table of Contents
4:53 How to Update a Table of Contents
5:38 How to Delete a Table of Contents

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
How to Create and Update a Table of Contents in Microsoft Word
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💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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