# Updating, Editing and Deleting Indexes and Tables of Contents

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Updating, Editing and Deleting Indexes and Tables of Contents
- Place the cursor in the index or table of contents.
  If you cannot place your cursor in the index or table of contents, choose %PRODUCTNAME - Preferences Tools - Options - %PRODUCTNAME Writer - Formatting Aids, and then select Enable in the Cursor in protected areas section.
- Right-click and choose an editing option from the menu.
You can also make changes directly to an index or table of contents. Right-click in the index or table of contents, choose Edit Index/Table, click Index/Table tab, and then clear the Protected from manual changes check box.