Microsoft revamped its document map as the Navigation Pane in Word 2010. The Document Map view is shown here in a document that uses the built-in heading styles. It combines the map, an expanded search or find feature, and a page display in the one pane.

One way to see the Document Map is to check the box on the View Tab.

The key to using the Navigation Pane to reorganize a document is to use the built-in heading styles to organize it to start with.

I had planned on writing a page on using the Document Map because I think it is an underused feature. It appears that a number of other writers have beat me to it. I don't think I can add anything.

Here is the Google search for Document Pane. Like many searches, it came up with a lot of good material and a bunch of ad sites. Here are some of the best I've found.

How to use the Document Map in Microsoft Word by Shauna Kelly

This is a good place to start if you have experience with prior versions of Word's Document Map. Clear instructions and honest commentary.

Overview of Navigation Pane in Word 2010

General look without going into depth on the three different functions of the Navigation Pane - Find/Search, Document Map, Page View. Ads are a little distracting.

Navigation Pane in Word 2010 - Blog - Microsoft

This is on the Word Blog - Microsoft's introduction of the Navigation Pane

	How-to-Geek exploration of the Navigation Pane in Word 2010 Companion piece Using Navigation Pane in Word 2010 to Reorganize a Document
	The Navigation Pane in Word 2010 - in 60 Seconds - video

 

Searching and Navigating Using the Document Map in Microsoft Word from lynda.com

 

Become A Word 2010 Navigation Pane Pro

Focus on the search and find functions of the Navigation Pane.

Video: How to use the Navigation Pane in Microsoft Word 2010

Short video on three features of Navigation Pane - different format than videos.