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When you update the entire index (index: A list of the words and phrases that are discussed in a printed document, along with the page numbers they appear on.) or table, any text or formatting you added to the finished index or table is lost.
- Click to the left of the index, table of contents, table of authorities (table of authorities: A list of the references in a legal document, such as references to cases, statutes, and rules, along with the numbers of the pages the references appear on.), or table of figures (table of figures: A list of the captions for pictures, charts, graphs, slides, or other illustrations in a document, along with the numbers of the pages the captions appear on.) that you want to update.
- Press F9.
Note If you are updating a table of figures, specify the options you want in the Update Table of Figures dialog box.
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