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Deleting Index Entries
Summary: When you construct an index you need to insert all sorts of index fields throughout your document. If you want to later remove an index entry, you need to delete the field for that entry, as described here. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, Word 2003, and Word 2007.)
Word provides the tools for you to create complete indexes for your documents. After creating all the index entries, as described in other WordTips, you might decide later to remove an index entry. To do this, follow these general steps:
- Make sure you have Word set to display text that is formatted as hidden.
- Use Find and Replace (Ctrl+F) to locate the index entry you want to delete.
- Select the entire field, including the field braces, and press Del. The index entry is deleted.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each entry you want to delete.
Tip #792 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003 2007
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