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Linking Table of Contents to Inserted PDF Documents
I have a table of contents but I want to link the first page to a PDF document, then have word automatically create sub-table of contents from the remaining PDF documents. Currently, when I import a PDF as an object, it places the object on a page by itself but I have no way to link the first page of my table of contents to this document ?
Table of Contents
First Page .............1 (link to first page of PDF by having it inserted into word as an object)
--------- sub of table of contents automatically links to second page of PDF document but doesn't have to be inserted
and so forth etc etc as there are multiple PDF documents.
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Consider adding TC Fields where you make the insertions. Set your TOC to use those (Table Entry Fields).
- TOC Tips and Tricks by Suzanne Barnhill, MVP
- How to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word by Shauna Kelly
Am I correct in assuming that you are using the Mac version?
I'm using Office Professional Plus 2021 and so therefore when I insert a PDF as an object, select the first page in my TOC for example page 1.
Then I right-click on the selected number 1 which only has an option for "link" rather then as you mentioned "hyperlink". When I select Place in This Document, there are three options;
Top of the Document
Headings
Bookmarks
Although it doesn't link to the inserted PDF object when I click on the page link in this case page 1 ?Take this:
- Insert the PDF as an Object:
- Go to Insert > Object > Create from File and select your PDF file.
- Create a Hyperlink in the TOC:
- Highlight the "First Page" entry in your TOC.
- Right-click and select Hyperlink.
- Choose Place in This Document and link it to the page where the PDF object is inserted.
Linking Table of Contents to Inserted PDF Documents | Microsoft Community HubI did just you mentioned but as mentioned here; https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/word/linking-table-of-contents-to-inserted-pdf-documents/4404547/replies/4404867 it's not linking to the PDF when I click page 1 in the TOC ?
