How to Insert and Customize a Table of Contents in Google Docs

How to Insert and Customize a Table of Contents in Google DocsHow to Insert and Customize a Table of Contents in Google Docs

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Your Google Doc lacks a navigable table of contents. You can easily add one to help your readers jump to specific sections.

  1. Place your cursor at the very beginning of your document where you want the table of contents to appear.
  2. Go to the Insert menu, select Page elements, and then click Table of contents to choose your preferred style [0:36].
  3. Click inside the newly created table and select the three dots to open More options for deeper customization [1:40].
  4. Adjust the indentation levels for your headings (H1, H2, or H3) by typing in your preferred measurements [1:52].
  5. Toggle settings like Show page numbers or choose a different Leader style to change how the table looks [2:45].

Ninja Tip: If your table of contents doesn’t update automatically after you add new headings, click the circular refresh icon that appears in the top-left corner of the table box to sync your changes.

To start over completely, highlight the table, click the three dots, and select the remove option.

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