Auto-generate a Word table of contents
Drop a Word (.docx) file in and the online document editor opens it and inserts a table of contents at the top, built from paragraphs styled Heading 1 to Heading 6 and indented by level. Only heading-styled paragraphs are included — plain bold text is not. The TOC is a text list without page numbers or clickable links; after changing headings, delete it and insert it again. Export as DOCX or PDF when you are done.
Drop a Word (.docx) file
No sign-up · Unlimited · Not uploaded while signed out
How to use it
- 1 Drop or choose a .docx file (or use the sample)
- 2 A table of contents appears at the top, indented by heading level
- 3 Keep editing online, then File ▸ Download as DOCX or PDF
What it does
- A TOC built from Heading 1–6 styles
- Indentation by heading level
- Inserting it again any time with Insert ▸ Table of contents
- Export to DOCX or PDF
What it doesn’t do
- Page numbers and clickable links (the TOC is a text list)
- Treating plain bold text as headings
- Updating automatically when headings change (delete and insert again)
FAQ
Why are my headings missing from the TOC?
Only paragraphs styled Heading 1 to Heading 6 are included. Text that is merely bold or larger but still styled as body text does not count. Change its style to a heading in the editor and insert the TOC again.
Does the TOC have page numbers?
No. It is a text list indented by level, without clickable links.
Does the TOC update when I edit headings?
Not automatically. Delete the old one and insert it again with Insert ▸ Table of contents.
Can I use it for a thesis?
It is fine for a quick draft. If your school requires page numbers and links, generate the TOC in Word with References ▸ Table of Contents.
Can I use a .doc file?
Save it as .docx in Word or WPS first, then drop it in.
Is the file uploaded?
Not while you are signed out — the file stays in your browser.