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Using the Table of Contents in the Blog Editor

The Table of Contents feature in the Blog Editor automatically creates clickable navigation links based on your blog headings, helping readers navigate long-form content easily.

Updated over 2 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

Use this feature if:

  • You publish long or structured blog posts.

  • You want readers to jump directly to specific sections.

  • You want better content structure and on-page navigation.

What the Table of Contents Does

The Table of Contents (TOC):

  • Scans your blog post headings automatically.

  • Generates a linked list of those headings.

  • Allows readers to click and jump to sections instantly.

  • Updates dynamically when headings are added or removed.

How the Table of Contents Is Generated

The Table of Contents is built from your blog’s heading structure.

  • Only formatted headings (Heading 2, Heading 3, etc.) are included.

  • Normal paragraph text is ignored.

  • Indentation reflects heading hierarchy.

How to Add a Table of Contents

  1. Go to Blogs.

  2. Open an existing blog post or create a new one.

  3. In the blog editor toolbar, click the Table of Contents icon.

  4. Select one of the available layout options.

The Table of Contents is inserted at your cursor position.

Table of Contents Layout Options

When adding a Table of Contents, you can choose from three indentation styles:

  • Flat list (no hierarchy)

  • Numbered hierarchy

  • Bulleted hierarchy

The selected layout controls how heading levels are displayed.

How Linking Works

Each Table of Contents entry:

  • Is automatically hyperlinked.

  • Scrolls the reader to the matching heading in the blog.

  • Updates if the heading text changes.

No manual linking is required.

Styling the Table of Contents

You can style the Table of Contents using the editor toolbar.

Supported formatting options include:

  • Bold

  • Italic

  • Underline

  • Strikethrough

  • Font size adjustments

Styling changes apply only to the Table of Contents text.

Best Practices

  • Use consistent heading levels throughout your blog.

  • Avoid skipping heading levels (e.g., Heading 2 to Heading 4).

  • Place the Table of Contents near the top of long posts.

  • Keep headings clear and descriptive for better navigation.

FAQ

Does the Table of Contents update automatically?

Yes. When you add, remove, or rename headings, the Table of Contents updates automatically.

Which headings appear in the Table of Contents?

Only text formatted as headings (Heading 2, Heading 3, etc.) appears. Paragraph text is excluded.

Can I move the Table of Contents?

Yes. You can cut and paste it anywhere within the blog post.

Does the Table of Contents affect SEO?

Indirectly, yes. Clear structure and internal navigation can improve readability and user engagement.

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