Creating a master document from 33 separate documents

[Guest]

I have 33 separate documents that are formatted in different outline styles;
each section ranges between 3 and 34 pages each. In order to create one
document that will create a table of contents, do all of the formats have to
be the same outline. Is this why I am having trouble? The total number of
pages for all of these sections when combined is aound 1,000 sheets. Next
thing I need help with is creating the master document. Oh by the way I am
using Windows 2003. Please help!

 

[Guest]

I'm not sure what's not working for you, but here is some info that should
help:

First suggestion: Normally you create the master doc first and then create
the table of contents. It's always best to use the same styles across the
board because it simplifies things considerably but it's not required. Once
the master doc is created, you can then add the toc to it.

To create the master doc, open a fresh document and switch to Outline view
(View, Outline). A toolbar should be added. Move a couple of lines down in
your doc and then locate and click on the 'Insert subdocument button'. This
will allow you to add each of your 33 docs.

Once complete, move back up to the top and create the toc. Open the Insert
menu and select Reference, Index and Tables. Switch to the Table of Contents
tab and select the characteristics you want.

Click the Options button to assign the appropriate levels for the styles you
have chosen. For example, if you have used a style called "main title" in one
doc for your main heading, but in another doc you used "heading1" then you
need to put the number "1" in the box to the right of both of these styles.
This indicates that they will be the first level in your toc. Use a 2 for the
second, and a 3 for the third.

Hope this helps.

Jille