Table of Authorities

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Chapter Numbers in Indexes and TOAs
Word allows you to define prefixes for page numbers. These are often used for chapter or section numbers in a large document. Getting these prefixes to appear in all the places you want them can, at times, be tricky. This tip provides a step-by-step way to make sure they are included.

Creating a Table of Authorities
In legal documents a table of authorities is a common element. Creating the table is easy to do if you apply the techniques in this tip.

Creating Categories for Your Table of Authorities
A table of authorities is normally divided into separate sections based on categories you define. Here's how to create your own table categories.

Ensuring Proper Page Numbers for a Table of Authorities
Automatically create a Table of Authorities entry in your document, and Word might place the necessary field at the wrong place. This tip describes the problem and discusses some ways around the problem.

Generating a Table of Authorities
With the entries for your table of authorities marked throughout your document, you are ready to actually generate the table. Here's how to put it just where you want it to appear.