How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word

Watch the updated version of this tutorial here: • How to Insert Figure C... . 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
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=== Videos and Blog Posts Mentioned in this Video ===
How to Write Figure Captions (Blog Post)
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How to Write Table Titles (Blog Post)
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How to Add Heading Numbers to Table Titles and Figure Captions in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
• How to Add Heading Num...
How to Update Table and Figure Numbers in Microsoft Word
• How to Update Table an...
How to Create and Update a List of Tables or Figures in Microsoft Word
• How to Create and Upda...
How to Cross-Reference Tables and Figures in Microsoft Word
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[@juanfischer4813]

Thank you so much! I've been writing my thesis chapters with manual captions, but I'm about to put them all together and may add new tables and figures. You are a lifesaver!!!!

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I am so happy to hear that! I wish you all the best with your thesis!

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The companion blog post for this video is available at erinwrightwriting.com/insert-figure-captions-in-microsoft-word/. Thank you for watching!

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Thanks for the excellent video. But if I use custom style instead of default heading 1, heading 2, there will be errors occur.

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[@erinwrightwriting]

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[@eng.yassertalat5896]

Thank you for this great explanation, but don't forget (Cross-reference)

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching my video. You're right, referencing figures and tables is important. I have a blog post on that topic for those who are interested: erinwrightwriting.com/reference-tables-and-figures-in-text/

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[@freetypes9193]

How to make caption tables/figures ini different headings? I have headings level 4. When i change style numbering all caption in heading 3 was change also

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[@erinwrightwriting]

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[@erinwrightwriting]

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[@mariacruse6195]

It would be great if you also included how to label figures that have multiple sheets.

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for your feedback. I will keep that in mind if I create an update to this tutorial. Thank you for watching!

[@johnbainbridge1931]

Thank you very clear. I am actually looking to add a caption without any numbering, can you help with that? JUST the text I want to add to the caption.

[@erinwrightwriting]

That is an interesting question! Unfortunately, there is no way to add captions without numbers from the Caption dialog box. However, if you don't have a lot of tables and figures, you can add captions manually by using the Caption style in the Styles group in the Home tab. However, the Caption style won't appear in the Styles group until you have added a caption using the normal method. You can then apply the style to your custom text and delete the caption created using the normal method. I wish you all the best with your Word project!

[@laurenrosboroughwatt3456]

Hello, thank you Erin for these helpful tips. When I reference the table/figure in the text, is there a way to link it to the associated table/figure and to have all of these numberings update (the table caption as well as the number within the text) as I add new tables/figures? Thank you.

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you so much for watching! I have a separate tutorial showing how to cross-reference figures and tables in text so you can link to them and update them as necessary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpippWRuibFql9U.

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[@erinwrightwriting]

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[@charlaepp1459]

Thank you Erin for your instructive videos. I am looking for some help on how to change the Figures field (The list of figures after my contents page in my Thesis). The figures in my paper are 2 lines long, with all kinds of data. I would like the Figures field to only have the heading for the figure, and not all the data associated with it. Right now, when I update my field of figures, It has fare to much distracting information and not user friendly. I hope that makes sense. Thanks.

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! You can manually delete information from the entries in the list of figure without breaking it. However, because your figure captions are two lines long, you can also place a paragraph break (Enter key) at the location in each caption (not in the list of figures) where you want the caption to end in the list of figures. For example: Figure 1. Figure Title [paragraph break] All the extra data. After the breaks are inserted, you can then update the list of figures. Everything after the breaks should be removed from the list. Since this is your thesis, I highly encourage you to try this on a copy, not on the original--just in case! Good luck!

[@zaidhamamah5391]

Thank you very much, a question please: how can I anchor the caption to the figure/table? and anchor all of them in a specific location in the text? thanks in advance

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching my video! That's a great question. There are a couple of ways to anchor the table/title or figure/caption, but I think the easiest way is to use a text box. First, select both the table and title (or figure and caption). Then, select Insert tab > Text Box > Draw Text Box. A text box should appear around your table and title (or figure and caption). Then, select the Layout Options button to the right of the text box and select "Fix position on page." If you don't like the black border around the text box, you can right-click on the border for different outline options. Best of luck!

[@Andreas-kf6ys]

Good tutorial. I have an issue with the caption numbering. I started inserting captions for tables and figures in my thesis report and they were numbering well. However, at the next day I wanted to continue with the task and the captions suddenly want to start numbering from 1, both for the table and figure label. I tried to check the caption settings (home --> styles) but the option has disappeared, although it was there the day before. I'm using office 365. Please any ideas how to deal with this issue? Thanks

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching my video. I have another video called "How to Update Table and Figure Numbers in Microsoft Word" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3Wtop5rlrB7a7c) that may help you. Best of luck!

[@shadangbasedarteducationex190]

Is there a way to further have images have a separate figure section reference like list that has possibility to click and reach out at the end of the document?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! Just to clarify, you want to be able to click images in the text that are linked to a reference list at the end of the document?

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[@erinwrightwriting]

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[@jocelynpabroa9886]

Hello Ms. Erin how to automate the font in the caption. I prefer the font times roman in my caption. Thank you so much

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! I have a separate tutorial that shows how to change the style of figure captions, including the font, which you may find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaXKpGeKobyYqas.

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[@staynavytom2963]

You forgot an important aspect of captions: grouping the caption with the figure.

[@A7U11Ya]

Can you change the position of the caption for e.g. if you positioned it to be below the image first but you now want the caption above the image, is that possible to edit without deleting and redoing the caption?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Great question! Unfortunately, without using a complicated macro (which I don't suggest), there is no direct way to automatically reposition captions from the bottom to the top of the image.

[@sarahcrowe7588]

Hi Erin - is it possible to explain how to line up Figures or centre them to text boxes neatly? I'm struggling with this! TIA

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! You can select your figure or table and then use the alignment buttons in the Paragraph group in the Home tab to align it left, right, or center (these are the buttons you would normally use for text). Best of luck!

[@RudiLV]

great can you do 4.1. table in exact order?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you so much for watching! I will be creating a separate tutorial in the near future showing captions and titles with chapter/section numbers. In the meantime, you can add the chapter and section numbers by selecting the Numbering button in the Captions dialog box followed by "Include chapter number" in the Caption Numbering dialog box. Best of luck!

[@zozimus6878]

A really helpful video. Is it possible to create a table of figures using three separate documents or do I need to merge them into one document. Is it possible to cut and paste text into the figure box? I tried but it doesn't seem to work. Thank you

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching my video! It is possible to create a table of figures from multiple documents...but it's complicated. I don't have a tutorial on that topic yet, but here is some information from Tips.net: wordribbon.tips.net/T003318_Creating_a_Table_of_Contents_Involving_Multiple_Documents.html. This article is about TOCs, but it should also apply to table of figures. Also, you should be able to paste in both the figure captions and table titles. Best of luck!

[@raekell]

is there a way to cross-reference these, such as in a paragraph :refer to figure 1" and have it be related to the automatic numbering system?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Excellent question! Yes, you can cross reference figures and tables. I have a separate tutorial on that topic, which you may find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpippWRuibFql9U.

[@reginavu4041]

Hi Erin, I am having trouble with updating my reference list for the figures. Every time I update it, it lists the figures multiple times so I have figure 6: name1, figure 7: name 1, figure 8: name1, until I have 26 pages of a list of figures duplicating. What did I do wrong?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! I have never encountered the problem you describe; so, unfortunately, I don't have a precise answer. If it were me, I would create a copy of the file, delete the 26-page list (in the new copy), and then start over with one new list of figures. If the new list updates correctly, it may show that there was a corruption in your original list. Best of luck!

[@perrythorvig6446]

Good as far as it went, but she did not include the most important step - grouping the picture with the caption so they move together.

[@et4509]

Hi Erin, thanks for the tutorial. Why the caption is not centered underneath the picture, always on the left, pls help. BR ET

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching my video. I have a separate video about how to style the captions, including alignment. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaXKpGeKobyYqas. Best of luck!

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[@ahmedmamduh9197]

Okay, so am trying ti change the label to figure 2.1. and figure 2.2. and so on, but its not appearing on my table of figures, I suspect that when I delete the number "1" from the automatic label "figure 1", it results in this because only my figures that are labelled figure 1.1., fig 1.2., and so on show on the table of figures. Any advice?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! Have you added numbering to your headings already? Word should offer the option to add multi-level caption numbers (2.1, 2.2, etc.) after numbering has been added to the headings in which the figures appear. I have a separate tutorial on that topic that you may find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXXWnHqBmrd0bcU. Plus, here is the follow-up tutorial showing how to add the heading numbers to the captions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXXWnHqBmrd0bcU. Best of luck!

[@tshahint]

Hello Erin and thanks for the video. How would you apply the APA 7th edition table format with caption? I have seen all your videos, but because table titles in APA 7 goes one line (double-spaced) below the table name, I am not sure how to apply that style to the caption. Any tips?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching my video. As of right now, I think the easiest way to achieve the APA's table title format is to place your cursor after the table number and manually insert a line break (Enter key) to move the title to the next line. However, I will let you know if I stumble upon a better solution because inserting the line break means that the title will no longer show up in the automated list of figures.

[@tshahint]

@@erinwrightwriting Thank you so much for your quick reply, Erin. Yes, that is really challenging. I have created the Table of Figure/Tables, but cannot figure out how to apply the caption to the title placed in the next line, so that the titles would also show up. I guess I will need to include the titles in the Table of Figures manually. But thanks for your time!

[@mindymichel7341]

@@erinwrightwriting Dear Erin. Thank you for your helpful videos. Have you ever found a solution to this problem? I‘m having a lot of trouble trying to get this right. When i want to add the title under the caption the table jumps to the next page as well. Thank you for your help. Kind Regards

[@barbaraslagel586]

@@erinwrightwriting The solution is to use a soft line break (Shift+Enter key). That way it will be on the line below the Table and it will still show in the List of Tables or List of Figures. It will also allow you to format the lines separately, which you need to do for APA 7 (bold for the Table number and italic for the title).

[@erinwrightwriting]

@@barbaraslagel586 Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@salimahemani992]

Hi Erin; Do you provide editing services.

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching my tutorial! I don't provide editing services. I wish you all the best finding an editor!

[@haligali4360]

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[@erinwrightwriting]

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[@lit22006]

how to include the header numbers in the caption, why it doesn't work in word?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you so much for watching! To include header numbers in the caption numbers, first establish header numbers in your Multilevel list. Here is an article from Microsoft support that you might find helpful: support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-chapter-numbers-to-captions-in-word-76aa8706-3453-4a72-ad5c-b87d90ce1698. Best of luck!

[@tapsgr88]

How do you insert sub-figure captions automatically? For example, Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2 or Figure 1.A and Figure 1.B?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Do you mean sub-figures based on sections in your document? If so, you can select "Include chapter numbers" in the Caption Numbering dialog box if you have established sections and/or chapters using Word's headings. Best of luck!

[@tyg9439]

How do I eliminate the zero that appears in the figure caption

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! Do you mean the first figure is starting with zero, such as "Figure 0."?

[@mdjahidulislam9205]

how to change the caption position from top to bottom?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! In the Caption dialog box (shown at about 1:38 in the video), you can select "Above selected item" or "Below the selected item" from the Position menu. Best of luck!

[@mdjahidulislam9205]

@@erinwrightwriting not like that, i have an existing table, how to change the caption position of it.

[@gregg9475]

Hello Erin. I'm editing an existing tables but the caption field is blank (instead of default "Table 1") and won't allow me to enter anything? It's huge document with many tables. Any thought? Thank you in advance.

[@erinwrightwriting]

Hello, Greg. Thank you for watching my video! Other than checking to make sure your document doesn't have any editing restrictions in place, I'm sorry to say that I don't have any suggestions. That sounds like a baffling problem. Best of luck!

[@gregg9475]

@@erinwrightwriting Thank you for responding Erin.

[@MsShello86]

Whenever I add a caption, following your steps, my caption doesn't appear in a text box, and I can't anchor it to the table? Any explanations on how to fix that? It's like my caption thinks it's part of the text body :/

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching my video. In Word, figure captions and table titles are regular text; they are not placed in text boxes with the figure or table. However, you can do so manually by selecting both the figure or table and caption and then selecting the Insert tab > Text Box button > Draw Text Box. Best of luck!

[@Jaydzzy]

what if i am not seeing any of these options

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching my video. I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble seeing the options. If you don't mind my asking, which version of Word are you using?

[@lalithayasaswivandanapu2806]

Mam, can we write Figure 1. In bold caps and figure description in smalls and non caps?

[@erinwrightwriting]

That is a great question! Unfortunately, I'm not aware of a way to automatically change the style between the figure number and the caption/title itself. However, you can do so manually. Here is my tutorial about changing the style of table titles and figure captions, which you might find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaXKpGeKobyYqas. Best of luck!

[@lalithayasaswivandanapu2806]

@@erinwrightwriting Thanks mam. I have watched your other videos too. They helped me in writing project paper. And I changed the figure description manually.

[@angelvazquez3805]

Does anyone else not have the option to add a caption to the image? On my screen there is no option to add caption

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! I am sorry to hear that your caption option is missing. Which version of Word are you using?

[@yanishappadoo9067]

if the count is lost, how can i re gain it. eg, it was fig1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 then suddenly it reverts back to 1.1

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! If there are no section breaks between figure 1.4 and then the incorrect 1.1, you may want to try selecting the 1.1, right-clicking, and then selecting Update Field to see if it will update to 1.5. Good luck!

[@christof3496]

I watched this video to work out why my figure numbering doesn't apply to a certain image. It refuses to be numbered sequentially.

[@erinwrightwriting]

Hi, Chris. Thank you for watching my video. I haven't experienced images refusing to be numbered sequentially; however, I found this link on the Microsoft Community forum that might help you: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2007-word/automatic-label-numbers-for-figures-are-coming-out/3f5e6f11-84f6-42b0-9b36-b3d99c1c00da Best of luck!

[@gunterrebing1556]

When I add a caption below a picture in a document with black page color, the caption is inserted in a white text field instead of just showing text. How can I get rid of this white field?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! Normally, the caption text fields automatically transition to the background color. However, I found this thread on the Microsoft Community forum that you might find helpful: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/formatting-caption-background-in-ms-word-2016/c527a306-8219-48fe-a651-e1cece74fed8. I wish you all the best with your Word doc!

[@gunterrebing1556]

@@erinwrightwriting Thank you, Erin! That solves my problem! Gunter

[@makhorubhiyo4053]

How do I get rid of the coding?: Figure{SEQ Figure\*ARABIC}/ in my captions

[@erinwrightwriting]

Excellent question! To switch from the coding back to your text, right-click the coding and then select Toggle Field Codes from the shortcut menu. Thank you for watching!

[@praveshalva2769]

Is there any way to automatically add captions to all figures? I mean, add caption to one figure and it will be updated to all?

[@erinwrightwriting]

Thank you for watching! That is an excellent question. I am not aware of a way to add one caption to all figures. If I stumble upon a solution, I will be sure to post about it. Best of luck!

[@praveshalva2769]

@@erinwrightwriting What I meant was if you add Figure 1 to the first figure is there a way Figure 2 will be added to second figure, and Figure 3 will be added to the third figure and so on... Instead of adding a caption to each figure manually.

[@erinwrightwriting]

@@praveshalva2769 Thank you for the clarification. Word doesn't offer a way to add captions all at once. They always have to be added manually. Perhaps Microsoft will add a mass captioning feature in the future!

[@praveshalva2769]

@@erinwrightwriting Thanks, FrameMaker allows it.

[@nagylillacft]

How can I change the label from 'Figure 1'. to '1. Figure'? That's how in my mother tongue use captioning...

[@erinwrightwriting]

Hello, Nagy. Thank you for watching! I have been trying to come up with a workable solution to your question all afternoon, but unfortunately I haven't found an answer yet. I will be sure to let you know if I figure it out. In the meanwhile, you may want to pose your question to the Microsoft Tech Community: techcommunity.microsoft.com/. I wish you all the best!

[@aramraouf6369]

"No table of figures entries found. " when I try make list of table or figure!

[@erinwrightwriting]

I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble. Usually when that error pops up, it's because the incorrect option is selected in the Caption Label menu in the Table of Figures dialog box. Best of luck!

[@mertcaglialtuncu7745]

[@suddenly1931]

hehe walk fast please

[@west4913]

Not helpful. Need to update existing tables without breaking the rest of the doc.

[@aceclub-yj3hk]

Thanks

[@erinwrightwriting]

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