Generating a interactive contents list in WPS Office is a simple process that elevates the credibility and usability of lengthy reports. Unlike static lists, a dynamic table of contents refreshes itself whenever you modify section titles, page layout, or document hierarchy, thereby minimizing errors and maintaining precision.

To initiate, confirm that your document is correctly organized using standard heading formats. Choose each section title you wish to include in the table of contents and set the matching heading level from the Formatting styles—use Level 1 Heading for major divisions, Level 2 Heading for sub-chapters, and so forth. Do not manually formatting text with bold, larger font sizes, or user-defined styling, as these are ignored by the table of contents generator.

Once all headings are uniformly formatted, insert your cursor at the intended spot where you want the table of contents to appear—typically near the front of the document. Go to the References section on the command bar, then press the TOC button. From the pop-up list, select one of the pre-designed templates, such as Style 1 or Automatic Table 2.

WPS Writer will then search your document for recognized section markers and construct a cleanly designed table that lists the headings alongside their associated page numbers. After insertion, the table stays connected to your document’s structure. Whenever you later insert, erase, or edit headings, simply secondary-click on the table of contents and select Refresh Contents. You can then opt to update only page numbers or update the entire table to accommodate all structural changes.

Keep in mind that only text formatted with built-in heading styles will be included in the table. Custom styles or non-style text will be ignored unless you configure them as heading styles via the Style Manager. Also, you can adjust the design of the table by tweaking the associated heading styles or by using the Table of Contents Options dialog box to limit which levels of headings are displayed.

This granular customization makes WPS Writer’s intelligent contents list a highly effective solution for managing multi-chapter theses effectively. Never forget rebuild the table prior to printing your document to ensure accuracy and ensure full consistency.