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Generating a table of contents for a document that contains both portrait and landscape pages requires careful planning to ensure readability, proper layout, and accurate page references

Most applications like Word and InDesign rely on built-in heading styles to compile TOCs, yet fail to adjust for landscape transitions automatically

This can lead to misaligned entries, distorted page numbers, or formatting inconsistencies when the document is printed or exported

Begin by defining a clear hierarchy, then control page flow with section breaks, and finally verify all links and numbers before finalizing

Ensure every chapter, subchapter, and subsection uses identical heading formats, regardless of page orientation

Whether a section is on a portrait or landscape page, apply the same heading level—such as Heading 1 for main chapters and Heading 2 for subsections—to maintain uniformity in the TOC generation process

Software tools only recognize headings defined through the official style system, not manual formatting

The TOC engine scans only styled headings, making style adherence critical for correct structure

Next, handle page orientation changes appropriately. In Microsoft Word, ketik for instance, insert a section break before and after each landscape page

This isolates the orientation change to only that section without affecting the rest of the document

To do this, place your cursor at the end of the last portrait page before the landscape section, go to the Layout tab, click Breaks, and select Next Page

Repeat this step after the landscape section to return to portrait

With section breaks active, highlight the desired section, go to Page Layout > Orientation, and select Landscape

This prevents TOC confusion and ensures all entries link correctly

Manual entries will break upon updates and fail to reflect real-time changes

Navigate to the References tab, select Table of Contents, and pick a predefined format from the gallery

It updates automatically when headings are added, removed, or modified

The numbering system remains continuous, and hyperlinks point precisely to their targets

This forces a re-scan of all headings and page references

footer settings from portrait pages will transfer correctly

Enable "Different First Page" or "Different Odd & Even Pages" via the Header & Footer Design tab to customize layouts per section

Never type page numbers directly into landscape headers or footers

Let the software auto-insert them using the Page Number tool to ensure consistency with the TOC

If your document is exported to PDF, verify that the bookmarks or hyperlinks in the TOC still function correctly, as some converters may not preserve navigation links when page orientation changes are complex

For formal documents like theses or manuals, establish a comprehensive style guide covering headings, spacing, and alignment regardless of page direction

Maintain identical font sizes, line spacing, and paragraph indentation for all heading levels—even on rotated pages

Avoiding visual noise builds trust and improves usability

Finally, always review your document in print preview or export it to PDF before finalizing

Check that each TOC entry links to the correct page, that page numbers are sequential and accurate, and that landscape pages display content properly without clipping or misalignment

For collaborative projects, distribute a master template with locked styles, section break markers, and TOC settings

By combining proper use of heading styles, strategic section breaks, and automated TOC generation tools, you can successfully create a table of contents that works seamlessly across mixed portrait and landscape pages

The goal is not to fight the software’s limitations, but to work with them through thoughtful document architecture

Readers will move confidently between sections—portrait or landscape—without confusion or interruption