Skip to main content
B
blokdijkg
Participant
May 15, 2024
Answered

Automating Table of Contents Page Insertion in InDesign

  • May 15, 2024
  • 1 reply
  • 261 views
I'm looking to automate the process of inserting new pages into the table of contents when it's updated. I'm using InDesign's Primary Text Frame feature for text pages, which automatically adds pages as needed. However, when I update the table of contents, new pages aren't inserted into the TOC.
This topic has been closed for replies.
Correct answer Mike Witherell

Did you try to turn off Preferences > Type > Smart Text Reflow > Limit to Primary Text Frames ?

My guess is you will still have to update table of contents from the menu. You did make a ToC Style preset, yes?

1 reply

Mike Witherell
Community Expert
Mike WitherellCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
May 20, 2024

Did you try to turn off Preferences > Type > Smart Text Reflow > Limit to Primary Text Frames ?

My guess is you will still have to update table of contents from the menu. You did make a ToC Style preset, yes?

Mike Witherell
    B
    blokdijkgAuthor
    Participant
    May 20, 2024

    That did the trick and I had to check off the delete empty pages, I inserted a few empty pages, enough for the toc to have room, and after the toc auto flowed, deleted the empty pages

    Thanks!

    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices