Summary of Curso Word 2010 AV Tablas contenido I Vídeo 5

00:00:00 - 00:25:00

In this section of the video, the instructor introduces the topic of creating indexes and tables of contents in Word 2010. They explain that Word considers what we typically see as an index to be a table of contents, and clarify the importance of understanding Word's terminology when working with these features. The instructor demonstrates how to create a table of contents using styles in a Word document, highlighting the need to apply heading styles to the elements that should be included. They also discuss the aesthetic aspect of having the table of contents on a separate page and provide tips on customization options. The video ends by mentioning future videos that will cover more advanced topics related to creating tables of contents.

• 00:00:00 In this section, the instructor introduces the topic of creating indexes and tables of contents in Word 2010. They explain that while the term "index" is more commonly known, Word actually considers what we typically see as an index to be a table of contents. They demonstrate how a table of contents lists the different sections of a document and indicates the page they can be found on. The instructor also explains that tables of contents can have a functionality where clicking on an element takes you to the corresponding page. On the other hand, an index in Word is alphabetical and doesn't have this functionality. The instructor emphasizes that it's important to understand Word's terminology when working with these features.
• 00:05:00 In this section, the instructor explains the difference between a glossary, an index, and a table of contents in Word 2010. He clarifies that while he understood a glossary to be a list of terms with their descriptions, Word refers to it as an index. Similarly, the instructor thought of an index as a list of the contents of a book, but Word calls it a table of contents. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Word's terminology and then focuses on how to create a table of contents using styles in a Word document. The instructor demonstrates this process by using a document about planets as an example and explains that it is necessary to apply styles to the elements in the document in order for Word to generate a table of contents.
• 00:10:00 In this section, the speaker explains how to create a table of contents in Word 2010. They highlight the importance of applying heading styles to the elements that should be included in the table of contents. They demonstrate how to apply different heading styles to give varying levels of importance to the content. The speaker also discusses the aesthetic aspect of having the table of contents on a separate page and provides a quick tip on using a page break to achieve this.
• 00:15:00 In this section, the speaker explains how to create a table of contents in Word 2010. They mention that there are pre-defined table of contents styles available, but if you want to create your own, you can click on the "Insert Table of Contents" option. This opens a window where you can customize the options for your table of contents, such as showing page numbers, using hyperlinks, and choosing different formats. The speaker also mentions the option to use pre-defined table of contents styles, which vary in appearance. Finally, they discuss the option to show different levels in the table of contents, depending on the hierarchy of the headings in your document.
• 00:20:00 In this section, the narrator discusses the hierarchy of headings in a table of contents. They explain that even if you apply styles such as Heading 2, Heading 3, etc., to different levels of headings, the table of contents will only represent up to level 3. They also mention that the table of contents automatically indents items to show their level of importance. The narrator demonstrates how the table of contents is created and how it functions as a hyperlinked document, allowing users to click on an item and be taken to the corresponding page. They also show how the table of contents can be customized and offer different styles.
• 00:25:00 In this section, the instructor explains that they will not go back to recreate the table of contents that they previously made using the "Insert Table of Contents" feature. They mention that creating a table of contents is not difficult but it has many options that will be covered in future videos. They also mention that they will address what happens if an element participating in the table of contents is deleted from the document, as well as how to create a table of contents using custom styles instead of the default title styles. The instructor encourages viewers to stay tuned for future videos where they will delve deeper into these topics.