I want to add tab stops to the cross-reference format to make my TOC a one-click solution but the format never comes out right and using the tab button in the dialog window move the cursor to the next window.

[mkipdavis]

When trying to format my Cross-References I would like to add tab stops so that the format for the TOC works with the Cross Reference.  For example my format on the Reference pages is

<$chapnum>-<$paranumonly> <$paratext> <$chapnum>-<$pagenum>

With tab stops before the chapnum, between paranumonly and paratext and the next chapnum.  so the end result should look like

4-16             Digital Vertical Speed - Primary Mode................................ 4-28

Help?

[Arnis Gubins · Accepted solution]

On the Reference page, add a \t where ever you want a tab to be, i.e. \t<$chapnum>-<$paranumonly>\t<$paratext>\t<$chapnum>-<$pagenum>

Then ensure that the paratag format has the tab stops placed at the correct location(s).

When you re-generate the TOC, you should get the desired effect.

[mkipdavis]

Arnis Gubins you're my hero.  Thank you so much!