Creating a Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of a Table of Contents in a document?

To provide an organized collection of a book's or document's chapters, sections, and sub-sections, clearly labelled by page number.

What is essential to ensure before creating a Table of Contents?

That the headings are styled consistently throughout the document.

What are the default heading levels used in a Table of Contents?

The first three levels of headings: Heading 1, Heading 2, and Heading 3.

What is the first step to insert a Table of Contents?

To use the correct paragraph styles for different heading levels, such as Heading 1, Heading 2, and Heading 3. Signup and view all the answers

How do you update a Table of Contents?

By following the same steps used to insert the Table of Contents, which updates the TOC with any changes made to the document. Signup and view all the answers

How many tabs are available in the Insert Index Table dialog box?

Five: Index / Table, Entries, Styles, Columns, and Background. Signup and view all the answers

How do you set or change the basic attributes of a Table of Contents?

By clicking on the Index/Table tab in the Insert Index Table dialog box and adjusting the attributes as needed. Signup and view all the answers

How do you change the title of a Table of Contents?

By modifying the title in the Index/Table tab of the Insert Index Table dialog box. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Protected against manual changes' checkbox in the Index/Table tab of the Insert Index Table dialog box?

This checkbox prevents users from directly editing the Table of Contents on the document page, ensuring its accuracy and consistency with the document headings. Signup and view all the answers

How can you modify the number of heading levels that Writer considers when creating a Table of Contents?

In the Index/Table tab of the Insert Index Table dialog box, you can adjust the 'Evaluate up to level' spin box to specify the desired number of heading levels. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the process for assigning custom styles to a Table of Contents.

Writer automatically assigns default heading styles to the Table of Contents. To use custom styles, select the paragraph with the custom style, open the 'Index/Table' tab of the 'Insert Index Table' dialog box, and click the 'Add' button. Signup and view all the answers

What is the default number of heading levels evaluated by Writer when creating a Table of Contents?

By default, Writer evaluates 10 levels of headings. Signup and view all the answers

How can you add or delete a title to a Table of Contents in Writer?

To add a title, type the desired text in the 'Title' field within the 'Insert Index Table' dialog box. To remove the title, simply clear the 'Title' field. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the 'Entries' tab in the Table of Contents of OpenOffice Writer?

The 'Entries' tab provides the tools to add, delete, and format elements within the Table of Contents. Signup and view all the answers

Name at least three key elements commonly found in a Writer Table of Contents.

Some typical elements include the document's title, a list of headings and their corresponding page numbers, and potentially a date or version number. Signup and view all the answers

Identify at least two buttons or fields present on the structure line of a Writer Table of Contents.

Common elements on the structure line include the 'Add' button, which allows you to insert new entries into the Table of Contents, and the 'Delete' button, used for removing existing entries. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Table of Contents Overview

A table of contents (TOC) is an organized listing of a document's chapters, sections, and sub-sections, indicated with page numbers at the beginning of the document.