15.29 — Microsoft Word 2016

If you used "Heading" styles, Word can build this automatically.

Choose a template and fill in the placeholder text for the title, author, and date. 3. Generate a Table of Contents

Instead of manual formatting, use the pane on the Home tab to define your hierarchy. Title: Use the "Title" style for your main report name. Microsoft Word 2016 15.29

Apply "Heading 1" to major sections (e.g., Executive Summary, Introduction).

Use "Heading 2" or "Heading 3" for nested subsections. 2. Add a Cover Page If you used "Heading" styles, Word can build

To put together a professional report in Microsoft Word 2016 (version 15.29 for Mac), you should focus on using for consistency and automatic navigation tools like the Table of Contents . 1. Set Up the Structure with Styles

Choose an automatic style; Word will pull in your headings and their page numbers. 4. Insert Page Numbers and Breaks Generate a Table of Contents Instead of manual

Place your cursor where you want the table (usually after the cover page). Go to the tab and click Table of Contents .