I have used Word's automatic table of contents system to generate a TOC.

I cannot work out why the numbers do not line up. I have uploaded an image which shows the result.

If it helps, the e main heading is based on the following style:-

Main heading:-

Font color: Custom Color(RGB(55,81,145)), Indent:


Left: 0 cm
Hanging: 1 cm
Tab stops: 7.75 cm, List tab, Outline numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 6.75 cm + Tab after: 7.75 cm + Indent at: 7.75 cm, Style: Show in the Styles gallery, Priority: 8
Based on: Heading 1
Following style: Normal

Subheading:-

Indent:
Left: 0 cm
Hanging: 1 cm
Tab stops: 1 cm, List tab, Outline numbered + Level: 2 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 3 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0 cm + Tab after: 1 cm + Indent at: 1 cm, Style: Show in the Styles gallery, Priority: 8
Based on: Heading 2
Following style: Normal

Attached Images

TOC.JPG (33.2 KB, 16 views)

Could you upload a sample document with the problem. Simply one with the headings and your TOC would do it.
Attach a Sample File Demonstrating the Problem - Here's How

As Charles suggested, a sample document would be helpful.

Note that it may not be possible to reproduce (in the TOC) the exact appearance of a numbered paragraph with a hanging indent, if that is what you are trying to do.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional

Sample doc now attached.
I want the TOC numbers to align - pref so it goes

1
1.1
2
2.1
3

at the moment it's a mess!

Attached Files

Example (1).docx (46.1 KB, 5 views)

Note the rulers in your TOC 1 and TOC 2 styles.





Match TOC 1 style indents to those in TOC 2 style.

Note, though, that in your chapter 5, your numbering is messed up with you using Heading 2 rather than Heading2num.