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How do I update a Table of Tables in a Table of Contents?

Anonymous
2025-04-24T21:35:59+00:00

I'm working on a years-old existing document and it has a Table of Tables. I have added tables and the Table of Tables won't update. (Yes, I have used the insert table feature). I can only add a table of contents, Table of Figures, or Table of Authorities. How do I update/add a Table of Tables? Thanks!

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  1. Stefan Blom 340.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-04-24T23:42:22+00:00

    How was the table of tables created? It can only be updated if it is a field. You can press Alt+F9 (or Alt+Fn+F9 on some keyboards) and see if the table of tables displays as a TOC field.

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  2. Charles Kenyon 167.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-04-25T02:32:57+00:00

    How to Add?

    On References tab, insert a Table of Figures and change what you are looking for to Tables.

    Insert a Table of Figures

    This assumes you have used the Caption feature to add captions to your Tables with the Table label.

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