Generating a dynamic TOC in WPS Office is a straightforward process that elevates the polish and usability of detailed manuals. In contrast to static lists, a dynamic table of contents automatically updates whenever you edit headings, page layout, or content organization, thereby saving time and maintaining precision.

To get started, ensure that your document is properly structured using predefined style levels. Select each section title you wish to include in the table of contents and set the appropriate heading level from the Formatting styles—use Level 1 Heading for primary chapters, Level 2 Heading for subsections, and so forth. Do not directly styling text with bold, larger font sizes, or user-defined styling, as these will not be recognized by the table of contents generator.

Once all headings are properly applied, position your cursor at the desired location where you want the table of contents to appear—usually near the front of the document. Access the Citations & References ribbon on the ribbon toolbar, then click on the TOC button. From the options panel, pick one of the built-in formats, such as Default TOC or Modern TOC.

WPS Writer will then search your document for recognized section markers and construct a professionally laid-out table that displays the headings alongside their associated page numbers. After insertion, the table stays connected to your document’s structure. If you later add, remove, or modify headings, simply context-click on the table of contents and click Refresh Contents. You can then decide to update only page numbers or rebuild all entries to accommodate all structural changes.

Remember that only text assigned to standard TOC styles will appear in the table. Manually created styles or non-style text will be excluded unless you configure them as heading styles via the Custom Style Settings. Moreover, you can customize the design of the table by modifying the linked style definitions or by using the Table of Contents Options dialog box to specify which heading tiers are included.

This fine-tuning capability makes WPS Writer’s auto-updating TOC a powerful tool for managing multi-chapter theses seamlessly. Always remember refresh the table before finalizing your document to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.