Insert Figure & Table Captions in Word 📄

Watch the updated version of this tutorial here: https://youtu.be/UQJj5U9Cplo. Learn how to insert figure captions and table titles in Microsoft Word. We will also change the label and numbering for new figures and tables.

In addition to adding captions to figures (e.g., graphs and charts) and tables, you can also add captions to photos, illustrations, maps, and other visuals inserted in Word documents.

These steps apply to Word for Office 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:26 Insert Figure Captions
2:50 Optional Step: Change the Figure Label
3:12 Optional Step: Change Figure Numbering

=== Corresponding Blog Post/Transcript for this Video ===
How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word
https://erinwrightwriting.com/insert-figure-captions-in-microsoft-word/

=== Videos and Blog Posts Mentioned in this Video ===
How to Write Figure Captions (Blog Post)
https://erinwrightwriting.com/how-to-write-figure-captions/

How to Write Table Titles (Blog Post)
https://erinwrightwriting.com/how-to-write-table-titles/

=== Related Information ===
How to Create & Customize Charts in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/bOMKl2RPzrA

Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/J_H0LEPz2gQ

How to Change the Style of Table Titles and Figure Captions in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/3tgs4TlWesI

How to Add Heading Numbers to Table Titles and Figure Captions in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
https://youtu.be/U6o0ZOiqN0E

How to Update Table and Figure Numbers in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/iDJqk5aKH5U

How to Create and Update a List of Tables or Figures in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/z6NP31Q1w3M

How to Cross-Reference Tables and Figures in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/0gFt18TL7as

Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Way (Blog Post)
https://erinwrightwriting.com/three-ways-to-insert-tables-in-microsoft-word/

How to Reference Tables and Figures in Text (Blog Post)
https://erinwrightwriting.com/reference-tables-and-figures-in-text/

How to Use Microsoft Word Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FAPpQaCTYg&list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

Please visit my blog at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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