How do I refer to a TOC entry and ensure it updates if TOC chgs?

[MLLEGRIS]

if i refer to an item within the table of contents in my document, how can I
ensure that if the TOC entry is updated, it updates where I refer to it?

 

[Jay Freedman]

if i refer to an item within the table of contents in my document,
how can I ensure that if the TOC entry is updated, it updates where I
refer to it?

You can't do that literally. The whole TOC is a single field (assuming
you're using Word's built-in TOC feature), so every time the TOC updates,
the entire field content is rebuilt. Anything outside the TOC that refers to
something inside the TOC will be broken.

What you must refer to is the item (heading, caption, whatever) in the
document's text that is reflected in the TOC. If that item changes, then
both the TOC and your reference will be updated -- if you select everything
and update fields (F9) or if you go to Print Preview and back.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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