Ch 3: Advanced Features of Writer
Table of Contents (ToC)
Insert: Insert > Table of Contents and Index > Table of Contents, Index or Bibliography. The dialog has 5 tabs: Type, Entries, Styles, Columns, Background.
Writer does not update the ToC automatically — right-click > Update Index to refresh, or Delete Index to remove.
Templates
.ott.| Task | Path |
|---|---|
| Create from template | File > New > Templates |
| Save own template | File > Templates > Save (.ott) |
| Import / Export | Templates dialog > Import / Export |
| Set default | Right-click template > Set as Default |
Track Changes
Enable: Edit > Track Changes > Record (shortcut Ctrl+Shift+C). Added text shows in colour; deleted text in strike-through. Compare Documents: Edit > Track Changes > Compare Document.
Summary
- ToC = automated hyperlinked list from heading styles (H1–H10); 5 tabs; updated manually.
- Template = reusable preset layout (.ott); create, import, export, set default.
- Track Changes (Edit menu) records edits; author accepts/rejects; documents can be compared.
Quick check: 3 MCQs (tap an option)
Q1. A correct Table of Contents needs which of these first?
The ToC is built from Heading 1, 2, 3… styles.
Q2. Writer templates are saved with the extension:
.ott = OpenDocument Text Template.
Q3. The shortcut to start recording changes in Writer is:
Edit > Track Changes > Record = Ctrl+Shift+C.
Table of Contents (ToC)
Insert: Insert > Table of Contents and Index > Table of Contents, Index or Bibliography। Dialog में 5 tabs: Type, Entries, Styles, Columns, Background।
Writer ToC को अपने आप update नहीं करता — right-click > Update Index, या Delete Index।
Templates
.ott।| काम | Path |
|---|---|
| Template से बनाएं | File > New > Templates |
| अपना template save | File > Templates > Save (.ott) |
| Import / Export | Templates dialog > Import / Export |
| Default सेट करें | Right-click template > Set as Default |
Track Changes
Enable: Edit > Track Changes > Record (shortcut Ctrl+Shift+C)। जोड़ा text रंग में, हटाया text strike-through में। Compare: Edit > Track Changes > Compare Document।
सारांश
- ToC = heading styles से बनी hyperlinked सूची (H1–H10); 5 tabs; manually update।
- Template = reusable preset layout (.ott); create, import, export, default।
- Track Changes (Edit menu) बदलाव record करता है; author accept/reject करता है।
झटपट जाँच: 3 MCQs (option पर tap करें)
Q1. सही Table of Contents के लिए पहले क्या ज़रूरी है?
ToC Heading 1, 2, 3… styles से बनती है।
Q2. Writer templates किस extension से save होते हैं?
.ott = OpenDocument Text Template।
Q3. Writer में changes record करने की shortcut है:
Edit > Track Changes > Record = Ctrl+Shift+C।
Frequently Asked Questions
How many heading levels does Writer support for a ToC?
Writer supports 10 heading levels, from Heading 1 to Heading 10.
What is the shortcut to record Track Changes?
Ctrl + Shift + C records track changes in Writer.
What is the difference between importing and exporting a template?
Importing adds a template into the Templates list; exporting saves a template to a folder to share with others.
