Generate Book Table of Contents

Lacuna automatically creates and maintains your table of contents, updating instantly whenever you add, remove, or rearrange sections. Most users simply customize the chapter numbering and title format to match their book’s style.

Customizing Your Table of Contents

Click your table of contents section to access formatting options:

• Chapter numbers - Show “1. Chapter One” vs. just “Chapter One”
• Title format - Display title only, subtitle only, or both
• Title separator - Choose between dash (-), colon (:), period (.), or other separators
• Section visibility - Control which sections appear in the table

Automatic updates: Your table of contents stays current as you restructure your book - no manual updates needed.

Section Control

Only sections marked “Show in Table of Contents” appear. You can control this setting for each section individually.

Table of Contents Approaches

Simple Format

Most common choice

Use chapter numbers with titles only. Clean and traditional format that works for most books.

Detailed Format

For complex books

Include both titles and subtitles with custom separators. Perfect for reference books or detailed chapter structures.

Start Simple

Try chapter numbers with title-only format first. You can always add subtitles and custom separators later if needed.