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

Apply "Heading 1" to major sections (e.g., Executive Summary, Introduction). Microsoft Word 2016 15.29

Choose an automatic style; Word will pull in your headings and their page numbers. 4. Insert Page Numbers and Breaks Place your cursor where you want the table

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. Introduction). Choose an automatic style

Use "Heading 2" or "Heading 3" for nested subsections. 2. Add a Cover Page

A professional report often begins with a dedicated title page. Go to the tab and select Cover Page .