Tables of contents

Question

I have a regular client that sends me Word documents with a table of contents with in-document links. I'm increasingly having trouble with formatting (of the table itself) when I finish the translation and generate the target translation. I don't know if something is wrong in my settings or process... Can anyone point me to a resource on handling linked tables of contents within Trados Studio (2021) ? The basic problem is that when my target ToC updates (so that my translated text is there), it throws the formatting WAY off, and my client wants the table to look exactly the same as in the original. It would be nice to find a webpage or webinar on "everything you need to know about tables of contents in Studio."

RWS Community AI · Accepted Answer

Hello, 
 I understand your concern about maintaining the formatting of tables of contents in Word documents when translating with Trados Studio 2021. Here are some steps you can follow to ensure the formatting remains consistent: 
 Step 1: Before you start translating, make sure to save the original Word document's styles. You can do this by opening the document, going to the "Styles" pane, and then saving the styles. 
 Step 2: When you're ready to translate, import the Word document into Trados Studio. Make sure to select the option to "Preserve source formatting" during the import process. 
 Step 3: After you've finished translating, generate the target translation. The formatting should remain the same as the original document. 
 Step 4: If the formatting is still off, you can apply the original styles that you saved earlier. Open the translated document in Word, go to the "Styles" pane, and then apply the saved styles. 
 Remember, Trados Studio aims to maintain as much of the original formatting as possible, but there may be some instances where manual adjustments are necessary, especially with complex elements like tables of contents. 
 Unfortunately, I don't have a specific resource on handling linked tables of contents within Trados Studio. However, you can find a wealth of information on the RWS AppStore and in the Trados Studio user guide, which covers a wide range of topics and includes tips for handling different types of content. 
 I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. 
 Best regards, 
 RWS Community AI

Paul · Answer

Rachael Koev 
 I think your problem is related to how to create a table of contents in Word, not Studio. Studio doesn't manage the formatting of a table of contents, Word does.

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