Use Word 2010's Numbering feature in tables and make it automatically number multiple table columns vertically. This way, each cell in each column will be placed under the correct number.

Number the columns when the table is completely done to avoid resetting options. It seems a bit counter-intuitive to me and I can’t help but think there’s a better solution than this clunky one.

We explain 3 ways to make a Table of content in Word with different columns. A Table is an object that is made up of columns and rows.

In Word 2003, choose Insert from the Table menu and then choose Table. In the resulting dialog, enter 1 in the Number Of Columns field and 100 in the Number Of Rows field.

Click the Numbering button. Word numbers each selected cell consecutively from left to right. As you add or delete rows or columns, Word renumbers the cells accordingly.