What is the format for table of contents?

In the table of contents, you should include all level 1 and 2 headings, left-aligned and formatted as plain text. Level 2 headings are indented. Including lower-level headings in the table of contents is optional. Add an additional indent for each level.

How do you organize a table of contents in Word?

How to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word

Apply the built-in Heading styles to the headings in your text.
In Word 2003 and before: Insert > Reference > Tables and Indexes. Click on the Table of Contents Tab. Click OK.
In Word 2007 and Word 2010: References > Table of Contents > choose an option from the menu.

How do I insert all headings in a table of contents?

Go to References > Table of Contents. Select Custom table of contents. Use the settings to show, hide, and align page numbers, add or change the tab leader, set formats, and specify how many levels of headings to show.

How do I manually update a table of contents in Word?

Update a table of contents

Go to References > Update Table.
Select one of the following: Update page numbers only This only updates the pages that the headings are on, and ignores any changes to the heading text. Update entire table This will reflect any updates to the heading text, as well as any page changes.
Select OK.

How do I make heading one bold in a table of contents?

If you want to change the style of your table of contents (e.g. you want more space between the items on level 1 and level 2 of your table of contents, or you want all your level 1 items to be bold), click on the Modify button, select the TOC level you want to change, then click the Modify button to do so.

How do I add subtitles to a table of contents?

Re: Table of Contents in Word displays captions

Open the Styles Panel: Click the More button in the lower right corner of the Styles Group on the Home Ribbon.
Right click on the Caption Style and select Modify… from the context menu.
The Style based on field should be Normal or None.