Using the Automatic Table of Contents in Specifications

When you use the Specifications Wizard, you can choose to automatically create a table of contents (recommended). A table of contents will make it easier to navigate the specifications document, which can often range from 20 to 100 pages.

The table of contents will list all of the specifications categories and their page numbers. Plus, the table of contents is automatically linked to the document. For example, to move to the Interior Doors section of the specifications documents, hold down CRTL and click “Interior Doors” in the table of contents. The page in view will automatically jump to Interior Doors in the specifications document.

If you edit the specifications document after you have completed the Specifications Wizard, the categories may be moved to different pages. In this case, you will need to update the table of contents.

Update the table of contents

  1. In the specifications document, go to Insert > Reference > Index and Tables.

  2. Click the Table of Contents tab.

  3. In the Show levels drop down menu, select 2.  Click OK.

  4. A message will open asking, “Do you want to replace the selected table of contents?”  Click Yes. A new table of contents will be created to reflect the changes in the document. 

NOTE: You an also highlight the table of contents in the document by left-clicking once anywhere in the contents and then right-clicking and selecting Update Field.