Overview
Welcome to the documentation for the Divi Table Of Contents Maker plugin! On this page, you will find all the steps you need to set up and use our plugin. Each step provides a summary of information related to that step in the process. You will also notice links to separate documentation guides in the steps below. Please be sure to follow all of these steps and access the additional resources as needed.Setup Video
This video provides an introduction to the plugin and settings and walkthrough of how to set it up.
1. Install Divi
Our Divi Table Of Contents Maker plugin is a 3rd party addon for the Divi Theme by Elegant Themes, so having Divi installed and active is a prerequisite for installing and using our product.Disclosure: The link to Elegant Themes is an "affiliate link" which means if you click on the link and purchase anything, we will receive a commission.
2. Download Divi Table Of Contents Maker
After completing the purchase, download the plugin .zip file from the orders page in your account or click the download link in your purchase confirmation email and save the file to your computer. If you purchased this product from the official Divi Marketplace, you can download the product from your Elegant Themes members area.3. Install The Plugin
Now that you have Divi installed, and the plugin downloaded, you are ready to install the Divi Table Of Contents Maker plugin. Installing our plugin works the same as installing any other WordPress plugin. From your WordPress Dashboard, go to Appearance>Plugins>Add New and click on Upload Plugin. Locate the plugin .zip file on your computer, which selects the file to up, and click Install Now. Once the file upload is finished, you can click on Activate.NOTE: Installing or updating this plugin may require you to clear your cache before the settings take place. This may include your browser cache, any caching plugin, and possibly even your CDN if you are using one.
4. Add Your License Key
After installing and activating the plugin, the next step is to add the plugin license key. This allows your site to communicate with our servers to ensure that you get automatic updates and support. You can find your license keys by clicking the License Keys button in your Account Orders page. More information about using license keys is available in our Product License Key Management documentation.
If you purchased From Divi Marketplace, then there is no license key to add. Updates and support for the plugin are validated using your Elegant Themes account, so just take a moment to be sure you have the proper Username and API key credentials added in the Divi> Theme Options> Updates tab in your website. Note that there is no additional license key to enter for this product, it is handled entirely by your Elegant Themes account credentials. You can refer to the Divi Marketplace Customer FAQs for more information.
5. Add The Module To Your Layout
Now the exciting part, adding the module to your layout! Everything about the Divi Table Of Contents module works just like any other Divi modules, so our plugin will be very easy to use for anyone already familiar with how Divi works. Within the Divi Visual Builder layout, click the gray plus button to add a new module. The quickest way to find the module is to use the search bar and type “table of.” You will then see our custom module, which is named “Divi Table Of Contents Maker.” Click on the module to add it to your layout.
6. Understand How The Module Works
It is important to have an overview of what the plugin does behind the scenes. When you place the module in a post or page, it will automatically populate the table of contents itself – there is no need to add any links manually. This dynamic population feature is the benefit of using this plugin. Basically, the code of our plugin is programmed to scan the current post or page for any H1-H6 headings. All the headings that it finds within the criteria designated in the settings will then be assembled as links within the table of contents.
Visual Builder Note: The actual live links from your post or page will not be shown in the table of contents within the Divi Visual Builder, and will only appear as the real links when viewing the page on the frontend. Only placeholder text will appear in the TOC in the Visual Builder. This is due to the nature of how the links are auto-populated after exiting the builder.
7. Explore The Module Settings
At this point, you are ready to start setting up the table of contents plugin. We highly recommend that you get familiar with the module by viewing the demo site (see step #8 below) and by reviewing all of our documentation. In the list of links in the sidebar, we have provided some additional resources. We suggest starting with the complete module settings and features list to get an overview of all the custom settings.
8. Follow Guided Module Walkthrough
You may have already seen the module demo site, but if not, please take a look! The demo site is set up to act as both a demo of the table of contents, but also as a step-by-step guide for instructions on how to set up the module settings.
Plugin Updates
Any time we push out an update with new features, improvements, and bug fixes, all customers with an active license will see a notification in your WordPress dashboard. The update process is exactly the same for our plugins as it is for any other WordPress plugin. Learn more about product updates in our documentation. There are some important steps to take, including making a backup, testing on a staging site, and clearing your cache.
Blog Posts/Videos
Every time we release a major new update, we also create a written post and video highlighting all the new features. Be sure to keep an eye on our blog for all the exciting updates! You can check out the past updates on our blog as well.
Other Resources
This main page of our product documentation and the additional links provide everything you need to know to get started. But don’t forget to take advantage of our other resources as well. Take a moment to browse and reference all the documentation links such as the frequently asked questions, the product changelog, known issues, troubleshooting steps, and the roadmap. We want you to be able to easily find everything you could need, so we spend a lot of time continually updating everything for your convenience.