Instead of manual formatting, use the pane on the Home tab to define your hierarchy. Title: Use the "Title" style for your main report name.

Place your cursor where you want the table (usually after the cover page). Go to the tab and click Table of Contents .

Choose an automatic style; Word will pull in your headings and their page numbers. 4. Insert Page Numbers and Breaks

A professional report often begins with a dedicated title page. Go to the tab and select Cover Page .

Apply "Heading 1" to major sections (e.g., Executive Summary, Introduction).