How to Export a Word TOC to HTML with Working Links
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Begin by ensuring your Word document has a properly formatted table of contents — all headings must be applied using Word’s built-in heading styles—Heading 1, Heading 2, and so on. Always create the TOC through Word’s automated TOC function, never by typing it manually. These auto-generated bookmarks form the foundation of clickable navigation in the final HTML.
Avoid older DOC files, as they may corrupt or lose hyperlink metadata during conversion. Several methods exist to convert your document to HTML. Word’s native "Save As Web Page" option is the easiest starting point. Be sure to keep the associated folder intact, as it holds essential styling and media files.
Word’s native export often breaks TOC hyperlink accuracy. The TOC might link to #_Toc12345 instead of the actual heading IDs. Manually review the raw HTML structure to locate the issue. These are internal identifiers created automatically by Word during export. A mismatch here causes broken navigation. This step requires careful cross-referencing between TOC entries and ketik heading tags.
For better control and more consistent results, consider using third-party tools or scripts. Pandoc, a universal document converter, can convert DOCX files to HTML while preserving internal links. Run: pandoc input.docx -o output.html --toc --standalone. This method often handles internal references more accurately than Word’s native export. Ensure your input file path is correct and the output directory is writable.
Alternatively, if you are working in a development environment, you can use Python libraries like python-docx and BeautifulSoup. First, use python-docx to extract the document structure, including heading levels and text. Ensure IDs are URL-safe and avoid spaces or special characters. Each TOC item should be an
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