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How to create a table of contents and list of figures and tables

You can access a table of contents while writing by clicking the Document dropdown in the toolbar and selecting Table of Contents. But what if you want a table of contents and a list of figures in your exported PDF document? Follow these instructions:


  1. First, make sure your document has Numbered Headings enabled. (Find it under Document Settings -> Advanced Options)


  1. Second, create a table of contents by adding a LaTeX block where you want to place the table of contents - ideally, under the abstract or at the top of the document. Click Insert -> LaTeX and then insert this snippet:


\tableofcontents
\listoffigures
\listoftables
\newpage
  1. Export your PDF document again.


You can of course omit the newpage or the list of tables, etc.




Tip: If you want to customize the header of your table of contents try: ```\renewcommand*{\contentsname}{CUSTOM HEADER} \tableofcontents```

Updated on: 04/30/2020