How to Create a Table of Contents Automatically In this case, creating a ToC automatically means Google Docs will generate one for you based on the headings from your document outline.

If you're looking to better organize your Google Doc, you should consider adding a table of contents. Here's how to do it.

The new document tabs feature is, essentially, a table of contents; the difference is that Google Docs creates it for you and it's not a part of the document but a tool for the writer.