You could start by using the built-in TOC styles, which already have a tab
at the right margin with a period leader.

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"Peter Bookman" Peter wrote in message
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How can I manually create a TOC that does not require the actual document
as
reference?

I have authored a music method book using a music notation program. I want
to use Word to create the TOC.

I was hoping that there would be a layout style or other tool that would
allow me to do that.
TIA,
PB.