table of contents template microsoft word 2007

We are covering the basics, but Word has a number of different formatting possibilities for the table of contents. However, you can make any changes to the TOC that you'd like through Word itself. Remember that PERRLA is utilizing Word's table of contents function to build the TOC, so there isn't a function in PERRLA that can accomplish this. With that being said, there may be times when you are being required to change the formatting in the table of contents.

While there is not a required table of contents format in either APA or MLA, this format is widely accepted since it flows well with the formatting in the rest of the paper. The table of contents will be formatted with double line spacing, showing all five heading levels, and in the default font format (Times New Roman 12). You can view the instructions for adding a table of contents to your PERRLA paper at the following link: Adding a Table of Contents (Add-in).

When creating a table of contents (also referred to as TOC) in an APA or MLA paper, PERRLA utilizes Word's built-in table of contents function.

Table of contents template microsoft word 2007