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Using the Styles function in Word, rather than simply making text larger or bold manually, offers you may advantages. For example, the algorithm created using Styles allows you to

• Create and automatic table of contents from your headings and sub-headings
• Create bookmarks in a .pdf document
• Use Word’s Navigation Pane
• Use Words’ “outline” feature when drafting your document
• Enable Screen Reading software to identify your heading hierarchy

Enabling screen reader software helps make your documents more accessible. Creating an automatic table of contents will save you tons of time! In addition, the TOC will automatically update as you revise your document and add sections, which will help when you are collaborating with other writers. Similarly, you can also create an automatic Table of Figures if you use the Caption function. Learning how to use the Styles formatting tool will make your report writing much easier, and will allow you combine sections written by different team members easily and effectively. Use the tutorials in