
IF next heading is a Level 2 (or 3 etc.) heading > same process as above except select Heading 2 (or 3 etc.).IF next heading is a Level 1 Heading > highlight heading > click on Heading 1 at Styles subtab > heading will be formatted automatically.Note: If you make changes later on to a heading that's already been formatted, remember to adopt these changes throughout your document by clicking on "Update to Match Selection" after making them.Ĭontinue to apply heading styles & levels by scrolling to next heading: Highlight heading > if Styles box is not already open, begin again at Home > Styles subtab > click ¶ icon > select Heading 1 > open Heading 1 drop down > click "Update to Match Selection".You want the computer to remember whenever you assign a level and style to a heading and to adopt these selections througout the document.Next: Adopt heading style througout document: To number a Heading > click Format drop down > Numbering.

For spacing within a heading > select Line Spacing desired (e.g., single).For spacing Before/After heading > enter the pt desired (e.g., 12pt for each).To adjust Spacing > click Format drop down > Paragraph.3" > click Special > select Hanging Indent > enter. A hanging indent at first level > Left > set at.A second level indent: same process > use.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 Command-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 > Home tab > Styles subtab > click the ¶ icon > open Heading 1 drop down by scrolling over the ¶ symbol and clicking on the arrow > Modify > dialog box opens.


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:
