Writer Guide

Updating a table of contents
Writer does not update the table of contents automatically, so after any
changes to the headings, you must update it manually. To update a
table of contents when changes are made to the document:
1) Click anywhere in the table of contents and then right-click.
2) From the pop-up menu, choose Update Index/Table. Writer
updates the table of contents to reflect the changes in the
document.
Note
You can also update the index from the Navigator by selecting
Index > Update from the menu in Figure 337.
Deleting a table of contents
To delete the table of contents from a document:
1) Click anywhere in the table of contents and then right-click.
2) From the pop-up menu, choose Delete Index/Table. Writer
deletes the table of contents.
Note
Writer will not prompt you to confirm the delete! Use caution
when deleting a table of contents.
You can also delete the index from the Navigator by selecting
Index > Delete from the menu shown in Figure 337.
Alphabetic indexes
An alphabetical index (referred to as an index) is a list of keywords or
phrases used throughout a document that, if listed in order, may help
the reader find information quickly. Generally an index is found in the
back of a book or document and lists several keywords or phrases in
alphabetical order with page numbers.
This section describes how to:
• Add index entries.
• Create an alphabetic index quickly.
• Customize the display of index entries.
• Customize the appearance of the index.
• View and edit existing index entries.
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