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Use the document outline to jump between sections

Use the document outline panel to see all sections in a long document and jump straight to the part you need.

Audience

This guide is designed for project manager.

Steps​

Step 1: Open the document outline panel​

Select the outline toggle button to expand the document outline panel and display the list of available sections in your document.

Open the document outline panel

Step 2: Review available document sections​

In the expanded panel, scan the list of section headings to understand the structure of the document and choose where you want to go.

Review available document sections

Step 3: Identify your current section​

Look for the section that is visually highlighted or marked as current, which shows the part of the document you are presently viewing.

Identify your current section

Step 4: Distinguish sections with similar titles​

If two sections share the same or similar titles, use their distinct entries in the outline to confirm you are selecting the correct one.

Distinguish sections with similar titles

Step 5: Jump to a different section​

Select the heading for the section you want to read; the page will automatically scroll to that part of the document.

Jump to a different section

Step 6: Let the outline collapse after navigation​

After you jump to a new section, the outline panel automatically collapses so it does not cover the content you have moved to.

Let the outline collapse after navigation

Step 7: Understand when the outline is hidden​

Be aware that the outline panel does not appear for short documents and is automatically hidden when you print the document.

Understand when the outline is hidden

Last updated: 2026-08-08