Please Note: This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Word versions: 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016. If you are using an earlier version (Word 2003 or earlier), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for earlier versions of Word, click here: Deleting Index Entries.
Word provides the tools for you to create complete indexes for your documents. After creating all the index entries, as described in other WordTips, you might decide later to remove an index entry. To do this, follow these general steps:
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2017-03-29 07:11:29
Does not work when index updated. reinserts 'deleted' entries.
2016-07-18 08:41:42
allen@sharonparq.com
Two ways, Sten. First, you could use the search box at the upper-right of any page. Second, you could use the "breadcrumbs" that appear near the top-left of this page. There you'll see the "Indexes" category. Click it, and you'll see other tips having to do with indexing.
2016-07-17 17:16:11
Sten-S
I was already familiar with you tips.
How do I scan your site for other tips on indexing!
Thanks for all tips you produce.
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