=== SmartTOC Lite ===
Contributors: sinergodata  
Tags: table of contents, toc, wordpress toc, toc plugin, headings
Requires at least: 5.6  
Tested up to: 6.8  
Requires PHP: 7.2  
Stable tag: 1.0.2  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Easily add a clean, accessible Table of Contents to your posts and pages. Includes live preview, shortcode support, custom styles, and more.

== Description ==

**SmartTOC Lite** is a fast, lightweight Table of Contents plugin designed for simplicity and flexibility.

Whether you're building a blog post or a long article, SmartTOC Lite lets you insert a fully customizable TOC with just a few clicks.

**Main features include:**

- ✅ Automatic insertion into posts, pages, or custom post types
- 🎨 Full visual customization (fonts, colors, spacing, borders, toggle style, and more)
- 🧪 Live preview inside the admin panel
- ⚙️ Shortcode support: `[smart_toc]`
- 🔠 Custom heading levels (h1–h6)
- 🧭 Expand/Collapse toggle with icon customization
- ♿ Accessibility-first markup and behavior
- 🌐 Clean HTML structure, ready for SEO

**Shortcode example:**

```[smart_toc heading_levels="h2,h3" title="On this page"]```

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install it from the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. Go to **Settings → SmartTOC Lite** to configure your preferences.
4. Optionally, use `[smart_toc]` shortcode anywhere you want a manual TOC.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use it manually only? =  
Yes. Just disable auto-insert and use the `[smart_toc]` shortcode wherever you need.

= Is it compatible with all themes? =  
Yes. The plugin outputs clean, theme-independent HTML and CSS, and includes enough styling options to match most designs.

= Can I hide the TOC on a specific post? =  
Yes. You can disable it per post using the checkbox in the post editor.

== Screenshots ==

1. Example of a TOC on the front-end.
2. Live preview with admin styling options.
3. Shortcode settings and manual control.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Updated CSS styles for better theme compatibility

= 1.0.1 =
* Added "Settings" link in plugin list

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.2 =
CSS update – improves compatibility and styling consistency.

= 1.0.1 =
Minor update – added Settings shortcut link in plugin list.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial version – includes shortcode support, auto-insert, accessibility, live preview, and full appearance customization.

== Credits ==

Developed by [SinergoData](https://sinergodata.com/)