Before I lose my mind: OpenOffic

stayfocused · 04-16-2009, 03:43 PM

Ok, I am working on a project and I am using openOffice to do it because I like how easy it is to export to a pdf.

I am currently trying to create a Table of Contents and I have never come across something so confusing in my whole life.

I like to think I am fairly intelligent but I am really starting to reevaluate that right now.

I have the help files open that are supposed to walk you through the whole process of setting up a Table of Contents.

I can't just list the 9 chapter names, tell it the page number and be done with it.

Can anyone offer any assistance or any suggestions?

Thanks

stayfocused · 04-16-2009, 03:47 PM

I just realized I didn't give much information in my moment of temporary insanity.

I am in the insert index/table screen. I click on the entries tab.

Now the structure is what I have no idea about. What is with all the letters?

E# E T # etc.

Now when I change some things it shows up on the left. I have no idea what the levels mean. I can't get it to just list 1 chapter name then go to the next line and enter the next chapter name with page numbers

lemonarian · 04-16-2009, 03:53 PM

Top menu... Insert -> Indexes and tables -> Indexes and tables... select Table of Contents... hit OK.

Done

stayfocused · 04-16-2009, 03:58 PM

I have done that.

I have found a good tutorial on youtube that I am watching right now.

I had no clue about creating heading1, 2, etc.

Having a video walk me through this has made my life much easier.

lesson to be learned:

Always check youtube for a tutorial before you waste your time posting a thread on a forum

04-16-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
stayfocused HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 135 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	Before I lose my mind: OpenOffic - How To Create A Table Of Contents Ok, I am working on a project and I am using openOffice to do it because I like how easy it is to export to a pdf. I am currently trying to create a Table of Contents and I have never come across something so confusing in my whole life. I like to think I am fairly intelligent but I am really starting to reevaluate that right now. I have the help files open that are supposed to walk you through the whole process of setting up a Table of Contents. I can't just list the 9 chapter names, tell it the page number and be done with it. Can anyone offer any assistance or any suggestions? Thanks

04-16-2009, 03:47 PM	#2
stayfocused HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 135 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Before I lose my mind: OpenOffic - How To Create A Table Of Contents I just realized I didn't give much information in my moment of temporary insanity. I am in the insert index/table screen. I click on the entries tab. Now the structure is what I have no idea about. What is with all the letters? E# E T # etc. Now when I change some things it shows up on the left. I have no idea what the levels mean. I can't get it to just list 1 chapter name then go to the next line and enter the next chapter name with page numbers

04-16-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
lemonarian unstupid copywriter War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 82 Thanks: 12 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Before I lose my mind: OpenOffic - How To Create A Table Of Contents Top menu... Insert -> Indexes and tables -> Indexes and tables... select Table of Contents... hit OK. Done
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04-16-2009, 03:58 PM	#4
stayfocused HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 135 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Before I lose my mind: OpenOffic - How To Create A Table Of Contents I have done that. I have found a good tutorial on youtube that I am watching right now. I had no clue about creating heading1, 2, etc. Having a video walk me through this has made my life much easier. lesson to be learned: Always check youtube for a tutorial before you waste your time posting a thread on a forum