The References tab provides tools for creating and managing document references, including tables of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, captions, cross-references, hyperlinks, and tables of figures. These features help organize document content, improve navigation, and create professional documents with structured references and citations.
Follow the steps below to access the reference tools.
- Open a document in the Healthicity Document Editor.
- Click the References tab. The available reference tools are displayed on the ribbon.
- The user can perform the following functionality:
Table of Contents
The Table of Contents feature automatically generates a list of document headings and their corresponding page numbers, making it easier to navigate lengthy documents.
Users can:
- Create a table of contents from document headings.
- Assign heading levels using the Add Text option.
- Update page numbers or the entire table after document changes.
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Customize table of contents settings and formatting.
📄 Learn MoreTo learn more about creating and managing tables of contents, refer to the Table of Contents article.
Add Text
The Add Text option allows users to assign heading levels that can be included in a table of contents.
Available Levels
Option |
Description |
| Do Not Show in Table of Contents | Excludes the selected text from the table of contents. |
| Level 1 | Assigns the highest heading level. |
| Level 2 | Assigns a secondary heading level. |
| Level 3 | Assigns a tertiary heading level. |
Update Table
The Update Table option refreshes an existing table of contents after document headings or page numbers have changed.
Option |
Description |
| Update Entire Table | Updates headings, entries, and page numbers. |
| Update Page Numbers Only | Updates page numbers while preserving existing entries. |
Footnotes and Endnotes
The Footnote feature allows users to add supplementary information, references, citations, and explanatory notes within a document.
Users can:
- Insert footnotes and endnotes.
- Navigate between notes.
- Convert footnotes to endnotes and vice versa.
- Swap footnotes and endnotes.
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Configure note settings and numbering options.
📄 Learn MoreTo learn more about inserting, managing, and converting footnotes and endnotes, refer to the Footnotes and Endnotes article.
Link
The Link option allows users to insert hyperlinks to external websites or locations within the current document.
Bookmark
Bookmarks allow users to mark specific locations within a document for quick navigation and cross-referencing.
Create a Bookmark:
- Place the cursor at the desired location.
- Click Bookmark.
- Enter a bookmark name.
- Click Add. The bookmark is added to the document.
Bookmark Options
Option |
Description |
| Sort by Name | Display bookmarks alphabetically. |
| Sort by Location | Display bookmarks based on their location within the document. |
| Hidden Bookmarks | Display system-generated or hidden bookmarks. |
| Go To | Navigate directly to the selected bookmark. |
| Delete | Remove the selected bookmark. |
Caption
The Caption option allows users to add descriptive labels to tables, figures, images, and other document objects.
Insert a Caption:
- Select the object.
- Click Caption.
- Enter the caption text.
- Configure the desired caption settings.
- Click OK. The caption is inserted.
Caption Settings
Setting |
Description |
| Label | Select a predefined label such as Table or Figure. |
| Add Label | Create a custom caption label. |
| Delete Label | Remove a custom label. |
| Numbering | Select the numbering format. |
| Exclude Label from Caption | Display only the caption text without the label. |
| Include Chapter Number | Include chapter numbering within the caption. |
| Use Separator | Select the separator used between chapter and caption numbers. |
Cross-reference
The Cross-reference feature creates references to content located elsewhere in the document.
Insert a Cross-reference
- Place the cursor where the reference should appear.
- Click Cross-reference.
- Select the desired reference type.
- Select the item to reference.
- Click Insert. The cross-reference is added to the document.
Option |
Description |
| Reference Type | Select the type of content to reference. |
| Insert Reference To | Choose the information to display, such as page number or reference text. |
| Insert as Link | Create a clickable reference. |
| Include Above/Below | Display the relative position of the referenced item. |
ℹ️ Notes
Available reference types vary depending on the content available within the document.
Table of Figures
The Table of Figures feature automatically generates a list of figures, tables, or other captioned objects within a document.
Insert a Table of Figures
- Place the cursor where the table should appear.
- Click Table of Figures.
- Configure the desired options.
- Click OK. The table of figures is inserted into the document.
Available Settings
Setting |
Description |
| Show Page Numbers | Display page numbers for each entry. |
| Right Align Page Numbers | Align page numbers to the right margin. |
| Leader | Select the character used between entries and page numbers. |
| Format Table of Figures as Links | Create clickable entries. |
| Build from Caption | Generate the table using captions. |
| Build from Style | Generate the table using selected styles. |
| Include Label and Number | Include object labels and numbering. |
| Styles | Select the formatting style for the table. |
Update a Table of Figures
After captions are added or modified, update the table of figures to refresh the displayed content.
- Use heading levels consistently when preparing content for a table of contents.
- Update tables of contents and tables of figures after making significant document changes.
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