How to Enter the Table of Contents

The Table of Contents (TOC) highlights 2–4 articles from the issue. It’s recommended to select 4 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 Create the TOC in ARC:

1. Access the TOC Section:
   • From the Editorial page, navigate to the Issues Tab and select Table of Contents from the left-hand content outline.
2. Add TOC Entries:
   • When entering your Table of Contents, it will default to one page.
   • Click Add to begin. You can add up to 4 entries to feature more content. Note: For your first launch issue, you will notice you can only select a photo from the one feature article you uploaded.
3. Select Content for Each Entry:
   • Click Select Content for an individual entry.
   • A list of articles added to ARC will appear. Choose the article you want to feature.
   • The photos from that article will appear. Select the photo you wish to use by clicking on it.
4. Customize the Teasers:
   • After selecting a photo, you’ll be directed back to the TOC homepage.
   • The title and subtitle will auto-generate based on the article. You can keep them as-is or manually edit them.
   • Ensure the title and description meet the word count limit. Any overages or deficiencies will be highlighted in red.
5. Save Your Work:
   • Click Save, as ARC does not autosave.
6. Add Cover Photo Details:
   • To include a cover photo credit or description:
     • Enter the photographer’s name or business name in the Cover Photo Credit section.
     • Add additional details about the cover in the Cover Description box.
7. Including 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
     • Example: “Please use the national content article as a TOC entry.”
   • 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.

Important Notes:

• Complete the TOC after uploading all articles and photos to ensure easy access to titles and images.
• For your first issue, the title and description will default to the title and subtitle used in the article, but they can be edited. You can also credit the photographer below the image.

Always save your work before moving to the next section, as ARC does not autosave.