=== Ajejey Smart Table of Contents ===
Contributors: ajejey
Tags: table of contents, toc, navigation, smooth scroll, headings
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically generate a beautiful table of contents from your post/page headings with smooth scroll navigation.

== Description ==

Ajejey Smart Table of Contents creates a professional table of contents from your content headings (H1-H6) with smooth scroll navigation and multiple design templates.

= Key Features =

* **Automatic Generation** - Scans your content and generates TOC automatically
* **Smooth Scroll** - Beautiful smooth scrolling to sections
* **7 Design Templates** - Choose from Minimal, Boxed, Bordered, Gradient, Card, Sidebar, or Compact styles
* **Show/Hide Toggle** - Collapsible TOC with smooth animation
* **Flexible Positioning** - Before content, after content, or use shortcode
* **Heading Selection** - Choose which heading levels to include (H1-H6)
* **Customizable** - Colors, fonts, and styling options
* **Mobile Responsive** - Works perfectly on all devices
* **SEO Friendly** - Helps with content structure and user experience
* **Accessible** - WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
* **Lightweight** - Less than 20KB total size
* **No jQuery** - Pure JavaScript for better performance

= How to Use =

1. Install and activate the plugin
2. TOC will automatically appear on posts/pages with 3+ headings
3. Customize settings in Settings > TOC Generator
4. Use shortcode `[toc]` for manual placement

= Perfect For =

* Bloggers with long-form content
* Content marketers
* News and magazine websites
* Documentation sites
* Educational websites
* Any site with structured content

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/ajejey-smart-toc/`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Go to Settings > TOC Generator to configure
4. That's it! TOC will appear automatically on eligible posts/pages

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it work with page builders? =

Yes! Ajejey Smart Table of Contents works with Gutenberg, Classic Editor, Elementor, and other popular page builders.

= Can I customize the design? =

Absolutely! Choose from 7 templates and customize colors, fonts, and more in the settings.

= Will it slow down my site? =

No! The plugin is extremely lightweight (< 20KB) and optimized for performance.

= Can I use it multiple times on one page? =

Currently, one TOC per page is supported. Multiple TOCs will be added in a future update.

= Does it work on mobile? =

Yes! The plugin is fully responsive and works beautifully on all devices.

== Screenshots ==

1. TOC with Minimal template
2. TOC with Boxed template
3. TOC with Bordered template
4. Settings page - General options
5. Settings page - Display options
6. Settings page - Styling options
7. Mobile view
8. Smooth scroll in action

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Auto-generate TOC from headings
* 7 design templates
* Smooth scroll navigation
* Show/hide toggle
* Extensive customization options
* Mobile responsive
* SEO friendly

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Ajejey Smart Table of Contents.