How to Enter the Table of Contents

The Table of Contents (TOC) highlights 2–3 articles from the issue. It’s recommended to select 3 articles to fill the page more effectively. Complete this step after all content has been submitted, as titles and images will auto-fill, making selection easy. This section is also where you can credit the cover photo and add any additional details about the cover for the reader.

Steps to Enter the TOC in ARC:

1. Navigate to the Issues tab under the editorial section in ARC.
2. Scroll down to the content list and click on the Table of Contents section.
   1. This section is preset to 1 page of content.
   2. Note: Complete the TOC section after uploading all articles and photos to ensure easy access to titles and images.
3. To add TOC entries, click the “Add” button to begin. You can add up to 3 entries to feature content. 
   1. Note for New Launches: For your first launch issue, you can only select from the launch local article features you uploaded.
4. To select content for each entry, click the “Select Content” button for each individual entry.
   1. A list of articles added to ARC will appear. Choose the article you want to feature.
   2. The photos from that article will appear. Select the photo you wish to use by clicking on it.
5. The title and subtitle will auto-generate based on the article. You can keep them as-is or manually edit them.
   1. Ensure the title and description meet the word count limit. Any overages or deficiencies will be highlighted in red.
6. Click Save, as ARC does not autosave.

To Include Evergreen or National Content (Optional):

If you would like to include an Evergreen or National Content article in the TOC, you can request this in the Production Notes. 

1. Example: “Please use the evergreen article Springtime Cheer as a TOC entry. Use the image on page 1 for the photo.”

During the Launch Program, the designers will select photos from the Evergreen and National Content to fill the remainder of your Table of Contents. Once the program is complete, you will be responsible for filling the Table of Contents entirely on your own.

Steps to Add the Cover Photo Details:

1. To include a cover photo credit or description, enter the photographer’s name or business name in the Cover Photo Credit section.
2. Add additional details about the cover in the Cover Description box.
3. Click Save, as ARC does not autosave.