TABLE OF CONTENTS
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following tabs is by default active when table of Contents, Entries or Bibliography
dialog box opened?
Entries
Styles
Background
Type
EPLANATION When opening the Table of Contents entries or Bibliography dialog boxes in many word
processors, including LibreOffice Writer the default tab cutis typically active is the "Type" tab.
2. In LibreOffice Writer, which feature determines the hierarchy of headings in a Table of Contents
(ToC)?
Outline Level
Heading Styles
Paragraph Formatting
Indentation Settings
EPLANATION In LibreOffice Writer, the hierarchy of headings in a Table of Contents is determined by
the Heading Styles (For Example: Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) applied to sections of the document.
3. In LibreOffice Writer, how do you customise the format of a Table of Contents after inserting it?
Right-click on the ToC and select "Edit".
Go to "Tools" →"Table of Contents".
Click "Insert" →"Table of Contents and Index→edit
Manually change the text formatting
EXPLANATION To customise the ToC, click "Insert" → "Table of Contents and Index", and then
choose "Edit" to modify the format, such as levels, style and appearance.
4. Which option in LibreOffice Writer helps you update Table of Contents automatically after
changes to the document?
(A) Click "Update" in the ToC context menu.
(B) Use the "Tools" →"Update" option.
(0) Right-click and select "Update Index/Table"
(0) Manually adjust the page numbers.
EXPLANATION To update a Table of Contents in LibreOffice Writer, right-click on the ToC and select
"Update Index/Table" to reflect any changes to headings or page numbers.
5. In LibreOffice Writer, which of the following allows you to set the number of heading levels that
appear in the Table of Contents?
(A) "Levels" under "TOC Properties"
(8) "Paragraph Styles"
(C) "Outline Settings"
(D) "Page Number Format"
EXPLANATION Under "ToC Properties", you can set the number of heading levels that you want to
appear in the Table of Contents by adjusting the "Levels" option.
6. In LibreOffice Writer, what happens when you select "Insert"→ "Table of Contents and Index" and
choose the"Index/Table" option?
(A) It creates a Table of Contents based on applied heading styles.
(0) It inserts a list of references.
(C) It formats the headings in the document.
(D) It creates an automatic Table of Figures.
EXPLANATION By selecting "Insert" →"Table of Content and Index →"Index/Table", LibreOffice
Writer generates a Table of Contents based on the heading styles applied in the document.
Subjective Type Questions
Very Short Answer Type Questions
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1. What must you do before inserting a Table of Contents in LibreOffice Writer?
ANS. Apply appropriate Heading Styles to the document.
2. How do you update the Table of Contents in LibreOffice Writer after editing the document?
ANS. Right-click the ToC and select "Update Index/Table".
3. What happens when you delete a Table of Contents in LibreOffice Writer?
ANS. The ToC is removed from the document without affecting the content.
4. In LibreOffice Writer, how can you change the number of heading levels displayed in the Table of
Contents?
ANS. Modify the "Levels" setting in the ToC properties.
5. How do you remove a Table of Contents in LibreOffice Writer?
ANS. Select the ToC and press the "Delete" key.
Short Answer Type Questions
1. Briefly describe the Table of Contents.
ANS. The Table of Contents feature allows building an automated table of contents from the
headings in your document. The entries for the table are automatically generated as hyperlinks.
Whenever changes are made to the text, those changes are applied automatically in the table of
contents when it is next updated.
2. Write the step to apply hierarchy of headings.
ANS. Steps to apply the hierarchy of headings are as follows:
(i) Create a document containing multiple headings.
(ii) Now, click on the Heading Numbering option in the Tools tab. The Heading Numbering window
appears as shown below.
(iii) Then, define the heading level and paragraph style.
(iv) Click OK to finalise the settings.
3. How do you create a Table of Contents (ToC) in LibreOffice Writer?
ANS. Steps to create a Table of Contents (ToC) in LibreOffice Writer are as follows:
(i) Place the cursor where you want the ToC to appear
(ii)Go to Insert→ Table of Contents and Index→ Table of Contents, Indes or Bibhography’ A dialog
box will open
(iii) Select the ToC style and configuration options
(iv) Click OK to insert it into your document
4. Can you customise the appearance of a Table of Contents in LibreOffice Writer?
Ans. Yes, you can customise the appearance of a ToC in LibreOffice Writer. After inserting the TOC,
right-dick on it and choose Edit Index. In the dialog bux, you can modify the style, such as changing
fonts, indentation or level of headings to display. You can also adjust the number of heading levels
to be included
5. How do you add headings to a Table of Contents in LibreOffice Writer?
ANS. To ensure your headings appear in the Table of Contents, you must apply the appropriate
heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) to the text you want to include. These styles can be
accessed in the Styles sidebar Once the headings are styled, they will automatically be included
when you generate the TOC
Long Answer Type Questions
1. Write the steps to customise a table of contents
ANS. You can customise the table of contents to suit the style and requirements of your document.
Follow the given below to customise a table of contents
i. Click in the document where you want the table of contents to appear.
ii. Now, select Insert→ Table of Contents, Index or Bibliography to open the Table of Contents,
Index or Bibliography dialog
The Table of Contents, Index or Bibliography dialog has five tabs as shown. Each tab has different
characteristics of the ToC structure and appearance
• Set the attributes of the ToC in the Type tab
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• Set the style of the paragraph in the Styles tab
• Format the entries in the Entries tab
• To put the ToC into more than one column, use the Columns tab
• To add colour or an image to the background of the ToC, select the background tab.
(iii) Now select the preview bos, located on the right hand side of the dialog,to check how the ToC
will appear
(iv) After making all your changes, dick OK 10 кру them
2. How can you maintain an up-to-date Table Contents when adding or deleting sections in Libre
Office Writer?
Ans. To maintain an up-to-date Table of Contents when you add or delete sections:
(1) After making changes to your document(For example: adding new headings or deleting sections)
right-click on the ToC.
(ii) Select Update Index Table to refresh it.
(iii) LibreOffice will automatically update the ToC with any changes in heading levels, page numbers
or section content.
(iv) Alternatively, you can press F9 or go to Tools →Update→ Update Table of Contents. This process
ensures the ToC reflects the most current structure of your document.
3. Can you include specific heading levels in the Table of Contents? How do you do this?
ANS. Yes, you can choose to include specific heading levels in your Table of Contents. To do so
(i) Right-click on the Table of Contents and choose Edit Index/Table
(ii) In the Type tab, go to the Structure section, where you will see check boxes for various heading
levels (For Example: Heading 1, Heading 2. Heading 3)
(iii) Select which heading levels you want to include or exclude.
(iv) Click OK to apply your changes. This setting lets you control the depth of the ToC based on your
documents structure
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