Viewing table of contents in Word while editing

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I am editing a long Word document and would like to keep the table of contents in view so that I can stay oriented as I work on the main part of the document. Is there a way to do this, perhaps with a vertical split view with the table of contents on the left and the main text on right?

KAE

Posted 2012-02-20T14:22:27.770

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Answers

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You can use the document map.

What it looks like

It will display the table of content on the left of your document:

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How to display in Word 2003

To display the document map in Word 2003:

  • Go to Menu
  • View
  • Click on "Document Map" or "Navigation pane"

How to display in Word 2007+

In word 2007 or higher:

  • In the ribbon
  • View tab
  • Show/Hide section
  • Click on the checkbox "Navigation pane"

JMax

Posted 2012-02-20T14:22:27.770

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3It is "Navigation pane", at least in Word 2010. – David Balažic – 2014-10-07T15:02:52.867

Perfect, thanks. I found it in a slightly different place in Word 2007: View Tab on Ribbon, Show/Hide section, check 'Document Map'. But exactly what I was looking for. – KAE – 2012-02-20T16:48:18.430

@KE.: thanks for pointing out the right wording (my Word app is not in english :)). I've edited my answer thanks to your comment. – JMax – 2012-02-20T19:25:31.010

1just to whom it may concern in my word the "Document map" is called "Navigation pan".. – None – 2012-11-14T15:31:54.243

@Aiya: thanks. I've edited my answer to reflect your comment – JMax – 2012-11-14T18:15:46.257

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