{"id":14206,"date":"2026-01-14T12:26:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/?p=14206"},"modified":"2026-02-07T09:47:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T09:47:47","slug":"create-table-of-contents-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/fr\/wordpress\/creer-table-of-contents-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Table of Contents in WordPress Posts &amp; Pages (Easy Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14206\" class=\"elementor elementor-14206\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e97a7bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e97a7bf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e589a20\" data-id=\"e589a20\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-505dada5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"505dada5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A table of contents in wordpress improves readability on long-form content, helps users navigate quickly, reduces bounce rates, and signals to search engines that your page is well-structured \u2014 all of which support better SEO rankings. with Google&#8217;s continued emphasis on user experience and helpful content, a clean, auto-generated TOC is a must-have for blog posts, guides, and in-depth pages. At Cope Business, we frequently add and optimize TOCs for clients as part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/technical-seo-services\/technical-seo-audit-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/technical-seo-services\/technical-seo-audit-service\/\">technical SEO audit services<\/a> to enhance on-page engagement and performance.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">On this page<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/fr\/wordpress\/creer-table-of-contents-in-wordpress\/#Why_Add_a_Table_of_Contents_to_WordPress\" >Why Add a Table of Contents to WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/fr\/wordpress\/creer-table-of-contents-in-wordpress\/#Method_1_Using_the_Easy_Table_of_Contents_Plugin_Best_Free_Option\" >Method 1: Using the Easy Table of Contents Plugin (Best Free Option)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/fr\/wordpress\/creer-table-of-contents-in-wordpress\/#Method_2_Using_All_in_One_SEO_AIOSEO_Pro_Best_for_Integrated_SEO\" >Method 2: Using All in One SEO (AIOSEO) Pro (Best for Integrated SEO)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/fr\/wordpress\/creer-table-of-contents-in-wordpress\/#Bonus_Tips_for_a_Professional_Table_of_Contents\" >Bonus Tips for a Professional Table of Contents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/fr\/wordpress\/creer-table-of-contents-in-wordpress\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide shows you two simple, effective ways to create a beautiful, functional table of contents in WordPress \u2014 no coding required.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Add_a_Table_of_Contents_to_WordPress\"><\/span>Why Add a Table of Contents to WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Better User Experience<\/strong> \u2014 Visitors jump directly to sections they care about.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Lower Bounce Rates<\/strong> \u2014 Users stay longer when navigation is easy.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>SEO Benefits<\/strong> \u2014 Google loves structured content; TOCs can appear as jump links in search results.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Improved Accessibility<\/strong> \u2014 Helps screen reader users navigate long pages.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Professional Appearance<\/strong> \u2014 Makes detailed articles look polished and authoritative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TOC is especially valuable for 2,000+ word posts, guides, and tutorials.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_the_Easy_Table_of_Contents_Plugin_Best_Free_Option\"><\/span>Method 1: Using the Easy Table of Contents Plugin (Best Free Option)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easy Table of Contents is lightweight, highly customizable, and works perfectly with the block editor.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Setup<\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install and activate <strong>Easy Table of Contents<\/strong> from <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Table of Contents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Basic Settings<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable for: Posts &amp; Pages (or custom post types)<\/li>\n\n<li>Position: Before\/After first heading (recommended)<\/li>\n\n<li>Initial View: Expanded or Collapsed<\/li>\n\n<li>Auto Insert: Check \u201cEnable Insertion\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Appearance<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose hierarchy (show headings levels)<\/li>\n\n<li>Customize label (\u201cTable of Contents\u201d, \u201cIn this article\u201d, etc.)<\/li>\n\n<li>Set width, font size, colors to match your theme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Advanced<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exclude specific headings (e.g., \u201cTable of Contents\u201d itself)<\/li>\n\n<li>Minimum headings required before showing TOC (usually 3\u20134)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n<li>Save changes.<\/li>\n\n<li>Test: Create or edit a long post with multiple H2\/H3 headings \u2014 the TOC will appear automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Free, no performance hit, customizable, sticky\/floating option. <strong>Cons<\/strong>: Slightly basic design (can be styled with CSS).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Using_All_in_One_SEO_AIOSEO_Pro_Best_for_Integrated_SEO\"><\/span>Method 2: Using All in One SEO (AIOSEO) Pro (Best for Integrated SEO)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AIOSEO Pro includes a powerful TOC block with schema support for rich results.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Setup<\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install <strong>All in One SEO Pro<\/strong> (free version doesn\u2019t include TOC).<\/li>\n\n<li>Edit any post\/page.<\/li>\n\n<li>Add the <strong>Table of Contents<\/strong> block from the block inserter.<\/li>\n\n<li>AIOSEO automatically detects headings and creates the TOC.<\/li>\n\n<li>Customize:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Title<\/li>\n\n<li>Bullet\/Number style<\/li>\n\n<li>Collapsible<\/li>\n\n<li>Highlight current section<\/li>\n\n<li>Exclude specific headings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n<li>Enable \u201cJump to\u201d anchor links for smooth scrolling.<\/li>\n\n<li>Save and publish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Built-in schema markup (improves rich results), perfect integration with AIOSEO SEO features. <strong>Cons<\/strong>: Requires Pro version.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tips_for_a_Professional_Table_of_Contents\"><\/span>Bonus Tips for a Professional Table of Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make It Sticky\/Floating<\/strong> \u2014 Use CSS or plugins to keep TOC visible while scrolling.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Mobile Optimization<\/strong> \u2014 Ensure it collapses or becomes a dropdown on small screens.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>SEO Boost<\/strong> \u2014 Add schema markup (AIOSEO does this automatically) for jump links in SERPs.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong> \u2014 TOCs are lightweight \u2014 pair with caching (see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/technical-seo\/best-wordpress-caching-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caching guide<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility<\/strong> \u2014 Use semantic headings and test with screen readers.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Customization<\/strong> \u2014 Style with your brand colors using theme customizer or additional CSS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-placed TOC can increase time on page by 20\u201340% on long-form content.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding a table of contents in WordPress is a simple yet powerful upgrade that improves user experience and SEO. 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