If you are not familiar with the TC field in Word, it is normally used to construct manual Tables of Content. when you consider how this field works though, it is a very good choice to create notes or a “To Do” list in a document.
There are many instances when you might need to keep a list of things that need to be done within your document. I can think of a couple of instances; i.e., editing that may need to be implemented when you are finished keying in the text of your document or in a law office when you want to Shepardize cases or consult local Rules. This tip comes in handy especially with very long documents. Some folks use asterisks to alert them to where work needs to be done in their documents and then they simply search for the asterisks.
I really like using the TC fields though. You can use these fields to indicate the places where work needs to be done. And what is really cool about this is that you can put anything within your TC field and what you enter will show up in the Table of Contents (TOC).
For example, you could use the TC fields below within your document:
{tc “Check case cite”}
{tc “Do global replacement of lazy to energetic”}
I have covered how to quickly and easily create TOC fields in other posts but in case you have forgotten follow the steps below:
Select the text or simply place your cursor in the place where you want your field to appear.
- Click ALT + Shift + O.
- Click the Mark button.
- When you are finished, click Close.
- Click where you would like your Table of Contents or “To Do” list to appear in your document.
- Click on Insert | Reference | Index And Tables.
- Select the Table Of Contents tab.
- Click the Options button and select Table Entry Fields check box.
- Click the OK button two times.
Word will insert the new Table of Contents of “To Do” list.
Pretty nifty isn’t it? I am sure you will find many uses for this one!