Adding text to a TOC changes the formatting of the text

I am using MS Word 2007. I want to add some text to the Table of Contents. When I go to the reference|table of contents|add text section and add the text I am asked which of 3 levels I want it to be within the table of contents.

When I answer that question the text that I have seected to be added to the TOC has its formatting changed.

I just want to add the text to the table of contents. I don't want any of the formatting in the rest of the document altered when I do this. Is there a setting I can adjust to stop this unwanted behaviour?

Using the Add Text button applies the Heading 1, Heading 2, or Heading 3 style to the added text. If you don't like this formatting, modify the formatting of those built-in heading styles or add text to the TOC by changing the outline level of the paragraph or style in question.
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Last updated February 10, 2025 Views 267 Applies to: