Creating a dynamic table of contents in WPS Writer is a simple process that enhances the credibility and readability of detailed manuals. In contrast to static lists, a dynamic table of contents rebuilds whenever you edit chapter names, page layout, or document hierarchy, thereby minimizing errors and improving accuracy.

To initiate, ensure that your document is properly structured using standard heading formats. Highlight each section title you wish to incorporate in the table of contents and assign the appropriate heading level from the Styles gallery—use Heading 1 for primary chapters, Heading 2 for secondary sections, and so forth. Avoid directly styling text with bold, increased font size, or custom colors, as these won’t be detected 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—typically near the start of the document. Access the References section on the top menu, then click on the Contents button. From the pop-up list, pick one of the preset styles, such as Automatic Table 1 or Automatic Table 2.

WPS Writer will then scan your document for styled headings and construct a formatted table that shows the headings alongside their corresponding page numbers. After insertion, the table remains linked to your document’s structure. When you later add, delete, or revise headings, simply context-click on the table of contents and click Update Table. You can then choose to update only page numbers or refresh everything to accommodate all structural changes.

It is important to note that solely text assigned to standard TOC styles will appear in the table. Manually created styles or directly styled content will be ignored unless you setup them as heading styles via the Custom Style Settings. Moreover, you can adjust the layout of the table by modifying the associated heading styles or by using the Content Format dialog to specify which heading tiers are included.

This level of control makes WPS Writer’s intelligent contents list a powerful tool for handling complex documents seamlessly. Be sure to update the table before finalizing your document to guarantee correctness and avoid outdated references.