Create the Table of Contents Word 2003 and earlier versions If you don't like the way the heading styles look (eg, you want a different font or font size or colour), don't format the text directly. Apply the Heading 2 style to sub-headings, Heading 3 style to sub-sub-headings etc. In the same way, apply the Heading 1 style to other major headings in your document. If these don't appeal to you, there are several other ways to apply a style.
Identify the text that you want to appear in the Table of Contents
First, identify the text that you want to appear in the Table of Contents. In Word 2007 and Word 2010: References > Table of Contents > choose an option from the menu.Ĭreating a table of contents in a Microsoft Word document is a two-step process.In Word 2003 and before: Insert > Reference > Tables and Indexes.Apply the built-in Heading styles to the headings in your text.