How do I create a table of contents in Pages 5.2?

I am working on my thesis for graduate school and have the whole document created (I am about to defend it). I made a table of contents myself (dumb idea) but my advisor wants it perfectly alligned, which it currently is not. I've been looking for tutorials online, but only find some pertaining to Pages '09- I am currently using an updated version, Pages for Mac 5.2.
I am really struggling here and would love some help of quidence on how to successfully create a decent table of contents! Thank you!
-S

Hope this isn't too late but here's some pretty decent info that might help you resolve your problem. Good luck defending your thesis! FYI...I'm currently in the same boat.
http://help.apple.com/pages/mac/5.2/#/tan5b8c588d6

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