How to Exclude a Title from Table of Contents in Elementor?

Key Takeaways

  • The Plus Addons for Elementor allows users to exclude specific headings from the table of contents.
  • Users can add the CSS class 'tp-toc-ignore' to exclude titles from the table of contents in Elementor.
  • The Table Of Content widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor enables exclusion of multiple headings.
Table Of Content

Do you want to exclude a title from the table of contents in Elementor? The Table of Contents is an essential element on a page, allowing readers to navigate through the content easily. However, there may be instances where a title or heading does not need to be included in the table of contents.

With the Table Of Content widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily exclude a title or heading from the table of contents in Elementor.

To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Table Of Content widget, click here.

Requirement  – This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.

To do this, add the Table Of Content widget to the page and follow the steps.

1. Select the appropriate style and tags from the Layout tab.

2. Then select the heading that you want to exclude from the content.

3. After that, go to Advanced > Layout and add the CSS class “tp-toc-ignore” in the CSS Classes field.

4. Then update the page.

Now refresh the page and that specific heading won’t show in the table of contents.

Following this process, you can exclude multiple headings from the table of contents.

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Related Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need before starting to exclude a title from the Table of Contents in Elementor?

You need to have The Plus Addons for Elementor installed and activated to use the Table of Contents widget. This widget enables you to exclude titles from the table of contents effectively.

How do I exclude a title from the Table of Contents in Elementor?

To exclude a title, add the Table Of Content widget to your page, select the heading to exclude, then go to Advanced > Layout and add the CSS class 'tp-toc-ignore' in the CSS Classes field before updating the page.

What happens after I complete the steps to exclude a title from the Table of Contents?

After completing the steps, the specific heading you excluded will no longer appear in the table of contents. You can repeat this process to exclude multiple headings as needed.

Is there another way to manage titles in the Table of Contents in Elementor?

The page does not mention alternative methods for managing titles in the Table of Contents. The recommended approach is to use the CSS class 'tp-toc-ignore' with the Table Of Content widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor.

What if the title I want to exclude still appears in the Table of Contents?

If the title still appears, ensure you have correctly added the CSS class 'tp-toc-ignore' in the CSS Classes field and that you've updated the page after making changes.

Can I exclude multiple headings from the Table of Contents at once?

Yes, you can exclude multiple headings by following the same process for each heading you want to exclude from the Table of Contents using The Plus Addons for Elementor.

Last reviewed: April 9, 2026