Ampler inserts a table of contents from a library template and lets you save your own, so long documents get a consistent, on-brand TOC in a click.
Quick answer: Click TOC on the Ampler ribbon and select a table of contents to insert; to save your own, select a TOC in the document and add it to a library folder.
How to use it
Insert a Table of Contents from a library template
Expand TOC and pick a table of contents to insert.
- Click TOC to expand the dropdown menu.
- Select the table of contents to insert into the document.
Add your own Table of Contents templates
Save a TOC style so it can be reused across documents.
- Select a table of contents in your document.
- Click Add contents to folder (the + sign next to the folder).
- Save it so the TOC style is available for reuse.
A saved TOC template keeps the table of contents consistent across every document.
Keyboard shortcut
TOC has no default shortcut. To assign one, open the Settings dropdown on the Ampler ribbon, choose Shortcuts, click Set shortcut on the function, and press your key combination.
Why use it
A long document needs a navigable table of contents, and building or restyling one to the house format each time is fiddly. Ampler inserts a TOC from a library template, and lets you save your own so the style is consistent everywhere.
How consultants use it
Reports are long and need to be navigable, and the table of contents is part of the house style. A saved TOC template keeps it consistent. Three conventions apply:
- Navigable long documents: a table of contents signposts a substantial report.
- Consistent, on-brand style: the TOC comes from an approved library template.
- Kept current: updated with the document’s fields so page numbers stay right.
A library TOC keeps a report’s contents both consistent and navigable.
Tips & best practices
- Save your firm’s TOC style to the library for reuse.
- Refresh the TOC with Update all fields after reordering.
- Pair with a template and cover page for a complete document start.
Availability
Included in Ampler for Word and the Ampler Suite, on Windows desktop Word.
Frequently asked questions
How do you insert a Table of Contents in Word?
Click TOC on the Ampler ribbon to expand the menu, then select a table of contents from your library to insert it into the document.
How do you save a Table of Contents style for reuse?
Select a TOC in your document, click Add contents to folder (the + next to a folder), and save it to your library.
How do you keep a Table of Contents up to date?
Refresh it with Ampler’s Update all fields, which updates the TOC along with the document’s other fields.