How to Make Table of Contents in Word?

To create a table of contents in Word, use heading styles and then insert the table of contents using the "Table of Contents" button on the References tab. 

Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. 1. Apply Heading Styles:

   Ensure your document uses heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) from the Home tab for the sections you want in your table of contents. 
2. Place the Table of Contents:
Go to the location in your document where you want the table of contents to appear. 
3. Insert the Table of Contents:
Go to the "References" tab. 
Click on the "Table of Contents" button. 
Choose one of the pre-built automatic styles (e.g., "Automatic Table 1"). 
4. Update the Table of Contents:
If you make changes to your document, right-click on the table of contents and choose "Update Field" or "Update Entire Table" to reflect the changes. 

Customizing the Table of Contents:

Custom Table of Contents:
For more control, choose "Custom Table of Contents" from the Table of Contents gallery. 
Modify Styles:
You can modify the styles of the table of contents entries to change their appearance. 
Customize Settings:
You can adjust settings like showing/hiding page numbers, tab leaders, and the number of heading levels.