When creating a long document in Google Docs that contains several different elements, like a report, presentation, or research journal, you can make finding different elements much easier if you create a table of contents. For this guide, I will show you how to create a TOC in Google Docs on a computer and on an iPad.
1st
You need to create a space in your document for the TOC. You don't need to create a big space because the TOC will expand and adjust your document as you add to it.
2nd
Once you have created the space, insert your cursor so the TOC will go where you want it to.
3rd
Click the Insert tab, which is above the toolbar in Google Docs.
4th
At the bottom of the drop-down menu, you will see Table of contents.
If you place your pointer over the arrow to the right of "Table of contents," you will see two options. Choosing the one on the right will give you a more traditional look with headings and page numbers, and the one on the left will create blue links. Please note that both will create links that will let you or your reader jump to a particular section, but this is more obvious if you choose the blue link option.
5th
You will see this appear in the space you created for the TOC:
Don't do anything to this. Instead, go to the title or heading of your first section. In my sample document, this would be "Questions." Highlight it, and then go to the Styles drop-down menu. It probably has "Normal text" in it, and it is next to the font drop-down menu.
In the drop-down menu, click "Heading 1." You will see that the font and size of the heading title will change.
6th
To update your TOC, place your pointer to the left of "Add Headings" and click. An arrow following a circular path will appear. Click it.