table of contents

[Mike <techmail_mike -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

MoS claims that "Table of Contents" is a term that
should be avoided in documentation, which, I'll have
to admit, is the first time I've ever heard that. 
I've always been of the assumption that "Table of
Contents" is standard terminology.

That aside, I'd like some input as to what you think
constitutes an effective TOC.  I generally include
primary sections and chapters, as well as figures. 
Question is, when do you recognize that your TOC
includes too many items?

Any input would be appreciated.....

Regards,
Mike

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