Create table of contents in word with sub contents

A second level indent: same process > use.Below are suggested indents > you may have to play around with other numbers to find ones that provide the appearance you want.Level 2 (& 3 etc.) headings may be indented (but.check your professor's instructions).To center a heading use the Center icon or CTRL-E.Level 1 Headings are usually centered, not indented (but.check your professor's instructions).Make formatting selections using dialog box options and/or by clicking Format drop down and selecting Font, Paragraph etc.Highlight heading > right click on Heading 1 box > 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 a level and style > highlight your first heading (e.g., 'Table of Authorities' in section 2) > Home tab > Styles subtab > select 'Heading 1' (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:

Create table of contents in word with sub contents