Assignments Of Lesson 11: Table of Contents, Indexes, and Captions

Rashmi Mishra

 

📘 Assignments Of Lesson 11:
 Table of Contents, Indexes, and Captions

Assignment 1: Creating a Table of Contents

1.   Create a Word document of at least 3 pages.

2.   Add headings (Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3) for different sections.

3.   Insert a Table of Contents (TOC) at the beginning of the document.

4.   Edit the headings and then update the TOC.
👉 Submit the document with both the original and updated TOC.


Assignment 2: Inserting Captions

1.   Insert at least two tables and two images/figures in your document.

2.   Add captions for each table and figure (e.g., Table 1: Student Records, Figure 1: Growth Chart).

3.   Change the caption style (font, size, or color) using the Caption Style option.
👉 Submit the document with properly formatted captions.


Assignment 3: Creating an Index

1.   Write a document with at least 10 different terms (e.g., Computer, Database, Software, Hardware, etc.).

2.   Mark these terms as Index Entries.

3.   Insert the Index at the end of the document.

4.   Edit the document by adding/removing a few terms, then update the index.
👉 Submit the final document with the index.


Assignment 4: Combined Practice

1.   Create a mini-project report in Word (at least 5–6 pages).

2.   The report must include:

o   A Title Page

o   Table of Contents

o   At least 2 Tables and 2 Figures with captions

o   An Index at the end

3.   Update all fields (TOC, Captions, Index) before submitting.
👉 Submit the completed report.


Assignment 5: Research-Based Task

Task: Write a short note on:

  • Why is TOC important?
  • How do captions improve readability?
  • What role does an index play?

📘 Assignments with Solutions


Assignment 1: Creating a Table of Contents

Task:

1.   Create a Word document of at least 3 pages.

2.   Add headings (Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3).

3.   Insert a Table of Contents (TOC) at the beginning.

4.   Edit the headings and then update the TOC.

Solution:

1.   Open MS Word and type some text across 3 pages.

2.   Select section titles → Go to Home tab > Styles group → Apply Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3.

3.   Place the cursor at the top of the document.

4.   Go to References tab > Table of Contents > Choose a TOC style.
→ TOC appears automatically.

5.   Edit one heading (e.g., change “Introduction” to “Intro”).

6.   Click inside the TOC → Update Table > Update Entire Table.
→ The TOC updates with the new heading.


Assignment 2: Inserting Captions

Task:

1.   Insert 2 tables and 2 figures in your document.

2.   Add captions to each table and figure.

3.   Change the caption style (font/size/color).

Solution:

1.   Insert tables → Insert tab > Table.
Insert pictures → Insert tab > Pictures.

2.   Click on a table → Go to References tab > Insert Caption.

o   Choose Label: Table → Type: Table 1: Student Records.

o   Do the same for the second table.

3.   Click on an image → Insert Caption.

o   Choose Label: Figure → Type: Figure 1: Growth Chart.

o   Do the same for the second image.

4.   To format captions:

o   Select a caption → Go to Home tab > Styles > Caption > Modify.

o   Change font size, style, or color.


Assignment 3: Creating an Index

Task:

1.   Write a document with at least 10 different terms (e.g., Computer, Database, Software, etc.).

2.   Mark these terms as index entries.

3.   Insert the Index at the end of the document.

4.   Update the Index after editing.

Solution:

1.   Type a short essay with words like Computer, Database, Software, Hardware, Internet, Cloud, Security, Application, Program, Server.

2.   Highlight the word ComputerReferences tab > Mark Entry → Click Mark.
Repeat for other words.

3.   Place cursor at end of document → References tab > Insert Index.
→ Index appears with terms and page numbers.

4.   Add/remove a term in text → Click inside Index → Update Index.


Assignment 4: Combined Practice

Task:

1.   Create a mini project report (5–6 pages) with:

o   Title Page

o   Table of Contents

o   2 Tables + 2 Figures (with captions)

o   Index at the end

2.   Update all fields.

Solution (Steps to do):

1.   Page 1: Add Title (e.g., Report on Computer Applications).

2.   Insert 3–4 sections (Introduction, Advantages, Applications, Conclusion) with proper Headings.

3.   Insert TOC at the beginning.

4.   Insert 2 tables (e.g., Student Data, Course Details) and 2 figures (charts/pictures).

o   Add captions: Table 1: Student Data, Figure 1: Growth of Computers.

5.   Mark terms (like Computer, Application, Database) for the Index.

6.   Insert Index at the end.

7.   Right-click TOC and Index → Click Update Field.


Assignment 5: Research-Based Task

Task: Write a short note on:

  • Why is TOC important?
  • How do captions improve readability?
  • What role does an index play?

Solution (Sample Answer):

1.   Table of Contents is important because it provides an outline of the document, helping readers navigate through sections easily. It also gives a professional look to reports and projects.

2.   Captions help in identifying and describing tables and figures. Without captions, readers may not understand the context of data or images.

3.   Index provides a quick reference to important terms and topics with page numbers. It saves time for the reader and makes searching more efficient.



Assignment 6: Customizing a Table of Contents

Task:

1.   Create a document with at least 4 headings and subheadings.

2.   Insert a Table of Contents.

3.   Modify the TOC format (different style, dots, and levels displayed).

Solution:

1.   Apply Heading 1 and Heading 2 styles to sections.

2.   Insert TOC: References tab > Table of Contents.

3.   Modify TOC: References tab > Table of Contents > Custom Table of Contents.

o   Choose style (Classic, Modern, etc.).

o   Set “Show levels = 2 or 3.”

o   Tick/untick “Show page numbers” or “Right align page numbers.”

4.   Click OK → TOC updates with the chosen format.


Assignment 7: Captions with Numbering

Task:

1.   Insert 3 figures in a document.

2.   Add captions with automatic numbering (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3).

3.   Change numbering style (e.g., 1.1, 1.2).

Solution:

1.   Insert images → Insert tab > Pictures.

2.   Select first image → References tab > Insert Caption.

o   Label: Figure. Caption appears as Figure 1: ….

o   Do the same for other images.

3.   To use 1.1, 1.2 format: Insert Caption > Numbering… > Include chapter number.

o   Ensure headings use “Heading 1” for chapters.

4.   Now captions will appear as Figure 1.1, Figure 1.2, etc.


Assignment 8: Cross-Referencing Captions

Task:

1.   Insert 2 tables and add captions.

2.   In the text, create a cross-reference that links to the tables.

3.   Test the cross-reference by moving the tables.

Solution:

1.   Insert two tables → Add captions (Table 1: Student Data, Table 2: Course List).

2.   In text: Place cursor → References tab > Cross-reference.

o   Choose Reference type: Table, Insert reference to Entire caption.

o   Select Table 1 → Click Insert.

o   Repeat for Table 2.

3.   Move the tables to another page.
→ The cross-reference automatically updates page numbers when refreshed (Right-click > Update Field).


Assignment 9: Multiple Index Entries

Task:

1.   Create a document with at least 2–3 pages of text.

2.   Mark 15 words as Index entries, including sub-entries (e.g., Computer → Hardware, Software).

3.   Insert the Index at the end.

Solution:

1.   Select text (e.g., Computer) → References > Mark Entry.

2.   For sub-entries: In dialog box, enter “Computer” as main entry and “Hardware” as sub-entry → Click Mark.
Repeat for “Software.”

3.   Do this for at least 15 terms.

4.   Place cursor at end → References > Insert Index.

5.   Result: Index shows terms with sub-entries properly organized.


Assignment 10: Updating All Fields

Task:

1.   Create a 5-page document with headings, tables, and figures.

2.   Insert TOC, Captions, and Index.

3.   After editing the document (adding headings, moving figures), update all fields.

Solution:

1.   Prepare a 5-page document with headings (Heading 1, Heading 2).

2.   Insert TOC, Captions for figures/tables, and Index.

3.   Edit document → Add a new heading, move a figure to another page.

4.   To update all fields:

o   Press Ctrl + A (select all text).

o   Press F9 → All TOC, Captions, and Index update automatically.

5.   The document now reflects correct page numbers and references.