Why are the page numbers wrong in my Table of Contents in Word?
If the page number looks wrong in the header or footer, then it is possible that a section break got deleted by mistake during routine editing. If the page number looks OK in the header or footer, then it is possible that something is amiss with the styles used to display your TOC.
How do you fix wrong page numbers in Word?
To fix this, click in the header or footer of each of the “page 0” pages, go to Header & Footer > Page Number > Format Page Numbers, and click the option button for “Continue from previous section”.
How do you change the page number on an index in Word?
Click where you want to add the index. On the References tab, in the Index group, click Insert Index. In the Index dialog box, you can choose the format for text entries, page numbers, tabs, and leader characters.
How do I reset my index in Word?
Make sure you have Word set to display text that is formatted as hidden. Use Find and Replace (Ctrl+F) to locate the index entry you want to delete. Select the entire field, including the field braces, and press Del. The index entry is deleted.
How do I make page numbers different in a table of contents?
Insert a page number with table of contents formatting at the bottom of the table of contents page. Put your cursor in the table of contents page and press view / header footer / and then choose footer. Insert / page number / format / change the type of number to “i ii iii” and change to start at 1.
Why do all my page numbers say 1?
However, instead of telling Word to insert a page number (it’s a combination of codes that increment for each page), you apparently actually inserted a number, such as “1.” That means each page of your document will print with the “1” in the footer. Delete that header or footer.
Why are my page numbers all the same?
Either you have restarted the page number in one of the sections, and every subsequent section is restarting at the same number (and you have a LOT of sections), or (more likely) the page number has just been typed. Try this: Delete the current page number. Press Alt+Shift+P to insert a PAGE field.
Why is numbering in Word so difficult?
Numbering can be difficult to understand because, ironically, Word attempts to make it simple by ‘hiding’ the way it works. It does not cover all the complexities of numbering, or all the things that can go wrong – there is simply not enough space for that.
Are index pages numbered?
An entry is the principal subdivision of an index. It consists of a heading, which identifies the subject of the entry, and a locator, which is usually the page number(s) on which to find material pertaining to the subject. Always keep the reader’s needs and perspective in mind when choosing topics for index entries.
How do I add page numbers to an index?
To add the page numbers, first zoom in on the lower edge of the document on the left page and select the Type tool. Now drag out a rectangular text frame across the entire page width of your canvas and in the top menu click Type > Insert Special Character > Markers > Current Page Number.
How do I restart indexing?
If your Search Index isn’t working properly, you can fix it by following these steps:
- Open Indexing Options. You can do that quickly by typing indexing options in the Search bar and choosing Indexing Options from the list of results.
- When Indexing Options window opens, click on Advanced.
- Now click on the Rebuild button.