How to Add a New Table of Contents in Google Docs

  1. Write a section header and click Normal text.
  2. Select Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 4 or Heading 4, depending on your formatting preference.
  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each section.
  4. Click in the document where you want the table of contents to appear.
  5. Click Insert.
  6. Select Table of contents. You’ve created a table of contents.

How to Update a Table of Contents in Google Docs

  1. After you add more headings, click inside the Table of Contents box.
  2. Click the refresh arrow. You’ve made and updated a table of contents in Google Docs.

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