Creating a Table of Contents, List of Figures, or List of Tables
in Word

Word's ability to generate a table of contents from headings or paragraph styles makes keeping a TOC and figure or table lists current much easier. But creating these automated lists can be difficult, especially when you need several lists numbered separately.

In this section there are clear instructions on how to build a basic TOC, a list of figures, and a list of tables.

Creating a TOC in Word 2007

Creating a TOC in Word 2003

Creating a List of Figures in Word 2007

Creating a List of Figures in Word 2003

Creating a List of Tables in Word 2007

Creating a List of Tables in Word 2003

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Create a TOC in Word

How to prepare auto- mated tables of contents, lists of figures, and lists of tables in Word.

Create a TOC in Word