How to Add a Table of Contents to a Web Page

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How to Add a Table of Contents to a Web Page

Introduction

Help visitors quickly and easily navigate your site with a table of contents. Put it on the front page if you want users to go directly to the information, or add a Table of Contents link. You'll need a basic knowledge of HTML (see 'Learn HTML' under Related eHows) or a Web design program (see 'Choose a Web Design Application').

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Create a Table of Contents on a sheet of paper or in a word-processing program. Many programs can format your list into a Table of Contents.
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Step Two

Start a text-editing program, such as EditPad or Notepad. Locate and open the page where the Table of Contents will appear.
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Step Three

Type your Table of Contents at the insertion point, or copy and paste it from the word-processing program.
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Step Four

Use the <a href=> command to link each line to a Web page. For example, to link to the main page, you would type: <a href=http://www.ehow.com/index.html>Home Page.
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Step Five

Type the closing command at the end of each line </a>.
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Step Six

Save the page and preview it in a Web browser. Be sure to test all links to make sure they work.
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Step Seven

Upload the new page to your Web site and test the links again.

Tips & Warnings

  • Many Web design applications, such as FrontPage and Dreamweaver, have a 'Table of Contents' command that allows you to create and edit a table of contents. Check the Help file for your program for more information.
  • Use a standard, easy-to-read layout that users can quickly identify as a table of contents. Avoid fancy graphics and confusing jargon.
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