Individual TOC format

[PK]

Hi,

I have in my document a number of titles, which I would like to summarize in
a table, just like headings are summarized in a table of contents. To each
title there is a short abstract, which I would like attach to the summary
table. In addition, I would like to have a reference (page num and/or chapter
number) attached to each title.

I was hoping that I could somehow "misuse" the TOC feature, to create this
kind table. However, the problem seems to be, that the TOC format is despite
numerous formatting features pretty unflexible. I hoped that I would be able
first to design my table as any other table in word (with borders, etc) and
then define, how the titles are shown in the table. This appears to be
impossible.

Would anybody have any advice on how to design such an "individual TOC"?

 

[grammatim]

You seem to believe that a Table of Contents is a Table, but it isn't;
it's a Field.

Since you want a Table, why not make a Table, and insert your titles
and page numbers with Cross References, and your summaries with
Bookmarks? The formats will be determined by the Styles assigned to
the table cells.

 

[PK]

Thanks for your reply!

My own conclusion was tending already pretty much along your advice. The
main reason for still hanging on to TOC was that TOC seems to have one
superior feature, which I'm not capable of implementing otherwise (e.g. for a
table). That feature is that TOC automatically recognices the number of
headings or other elements intended for it and automatically adjusts its own
length accordingly. I wouldn't know, if a normal table can somehow be defined
in a way that it automatically extends itself to the length of cross
references or bookmarks assigned to it? I would be greatful, if you would
have any comment on that.


"grammatim" kirjoitti:

 

[grammatim]

"Auto Format to Contents"

Thanks for your reply!

My own conclusion was tending already pretty much along your advice. The
main reason for still hanging on to TOC was that TOC seems to have one
superior feature, which I'm not capable of implementing otherwise (e.g. for a
table). That feature is that TOC automatically recognices the number of
headings or other elements intended for it and automatically adjusts its own
length accordingly. I wouldn't know, if a normal table can somehow be defined
in a way that it automatically extends itself to the length of cross
references or bookmarks assigned to it? I would be greatful, if you would
have any comment on that.

"grammatim" kirjoitti: