I want to quickly browse a Microsoft Word document that contains headings using the Document Map. However, I accidentally closed the Document Map and can't find any way to reopen it.
How do I open the Document Map in Microsoft Word?
2 Answers
All versions except Word 2007
- Use the keyboard shortcut Alt+V+D
Word 2016, 2013
On the View tab, in the Show group, select the Navigation Pane checkbox.
On the Navigation sidebar, below the search box click Headings.
Word 2010
On the View tab, in the Show group, select the Navigation Pane checkbox.
On the Navigation sidebar, below the search box there will be three unlabeled pale buttons. The first one on the left is the Document Map.
Word 2007
On the View tab, in the Show/Hide group, select the Document Map checkbox.
Word 2016 (Mac)
- On the View menu, click Draft, Web Layout, Outline, or Print Layout.
- On the View menu, point to Sidebar, and then click Navigation.
Word 2011 (Mac)
- On the View menu, click Draft, Web Layout, Outline, or Print Layout.
- On the View menu, point to Sidebar, and then click Document Map Pane.
Sources
- Microsoft Support - Navigate in a document by using the Document Map in Word for Mac
- Shauna Kelly - How to use the Document Map in Microsoft Word
- Addintools - Where is Document Map in Word 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 and Publisher 2010/2013?
- How-To Geek - Learn How to Use the Document Map in Word 2007
- Solve Your Tech - How to Open the Navigation Pane in Word 2013
For Mac Office 365, version 16, the answer is View menu, click Navigation Pane.
To make a shortcut for it, go Tools in the top menu bar > Customize Keyboard... > View under Categories > select ViewDocumentMap > assign shortcut.
