This post tests the second core shape: a text with clear structure, visible hierarchy, and a table of contents that remains stable on the right.
Starting Point
A simple publishing system does not need to do many things, but the few things it does must be precise. That includes clean headings, reliable spacing, and a TOC that appears only when there is real structure to navigate.
Reading Flow
The reading flow still stays linear. The TOC only supports orientation; it does not replace the text itself.
Consequence
If this structure works equally well in German, English, and French, the technical core is small enough. Everything else can come later without making the first step heavier than necessary.