How to create and format a table of contents in Microsoft Word?

To create and format a table of contents in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

1. Place your cursor at the beginning of the document where you want to insert the table of contents.
2. Go to the "References" tab in the toolbar.
3. In the "Table of Contents" group, click on the button that says "Table of Contents."
4. From the dropdown menu, you can choose either "Automatic Table 1" or "Automatic Table 2." Choose the style that you prefer.
5. Word will generate a table of contents based on the headings and page numbers in your document.
6. If you want to update the table of contents later, simply right-click on it and choose "Update Field."
7. To customize the formatting of the table of contents, click on "Custom Table of Contents" from the dropdown menu in step 4.
8. In the "Table of Contents" dialog box, you can modify various settings such as font, alignment, tab leader, etc.
9. Click "OK" once you have made the desired formatting changes.
10. Your table of contents should now be inserted and formatted according to your specifications.