Customizing Level 7-9 in TOC

Question

Summary

I cannot get Word to use outline numbering 1 for level 7, 1.1. for level 8, 1.1.1 for level 9.

Details

I am trying to create the following customized TOC level numberings in a second TOC (in a different language).

level 7 - 1

level 8 - 1.1

level 9 - 1.1.1

I already have built-in headings for the first table of content using list styles. They are as follows:

level 1 1

level 2 1.1

level 3 1.1.1

I cannot use built in headings to automate my second toc because I am already using those in my first toc. I have also tried using field code styleref to get the headings in the body of the file to come into the second table of content without any success. So it seems customizing is my last resort. How can I create a template so that I can have my second TOC to mimic the headings in my first TOC using the level 7-9.

When I try to put in 1.1 in the outline numbering for level 8 and so forth, it reverts back to 1.

Answer 1

If you are using custom paragraph styles for these headings, just set up a multilevel list using these custom styles. The principles discussed at https://www.brandwares.com/bestpractices/2016/06/outline-numbering-in-word-for-os-x/ apply.

To map your styles to levels 7, 8 and 9, use a field code such as:

{ TOC \t "Custom style 1,7,Custom style 2,8, Custom style 3,9" }.

You can edit the field code if you first display field codes (Option+F9 in Word for Mac).