Fix: Table of Contents Not Updating in Word
빠른 답변
Right-click the table of contents and select 'Update Field,' then choose 'Update entire table.' If headings don't appear, make sure they use built-in Heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) from the Styles gallery.
Why the Table of Contents Won’t Update
The table of contents (TOC) in Word is a field code that reads your heading styles and generates the TOC. It breaks when headings use manual formatting instead of styles, or when the field itself becomes corrupted.
단계별 해결
Step 1: Update the Field
- Click anywhere inside the table of contents
- Right-click and select Update Field
- Choose Update entire table (not just page numbers)
- Click OK
Step 2: Verify Heading Styles
The TOC only recognizes built-in Heading styles:
- Click on each heading in your document
- Check the Styles gallery on the Home tab
- The heading should show as Heading 1, Heading 2, or Heading 3
- If it shows “Normal” or a custom style, click the correct Heading style to apply it
Step 3: Re-Insert the TOC
If the TOC is corrupted:
- Click inside the TOC and press Ctrl+Shift+End to select it all
- Press Delete
- Go to References > Table of Contents
- Choose a built-in TOC style
- The TOC regenerates from your heading styles
Step 4: Check TOC Settings
- Go to References > Table of Contents > Custom Table of Contents
- Verify Show levels is set to 3 (or however many levels you need)
- Check that Formats is set to your preferred style
- Click OK to regenerate
흔한 실수 피하기
- Using bold/font size to create “headings” instead of Heading styles
- Copying content from other documents that brings in conflicting styles
- Having multiple TOC fields in the document (delete duplicates)
- Forgetting to update the TOC before printing or exporting to PDF
자주 묻는 질문
Why doesn't my table of contents update automatically?
Word's TOC is a field that must be updated manually or before printing. It doesn't refresh in real-time. Right-click it and choose 'Update Field' or press F9 while the TOC is selected.
Why are some headings missing from my table of contents?
The TOC only includes text formatted with built-in Heading styles (Heading 1-9). If you manually formatted text to look like a heading (bold, larger font) without applying the actual style, it won't appear in the TOC.