How to Cross-Reference Tables and Figures in Microsoft Word

Learn how to cross-reference tables and figures in Microsoft Word. We will also update cross-references after adding or deleting tables and figures.

One benefit of using cross-references in Word is that they can be hyperlinked to the connected table or figure.

Plus, we will briefly look at how to insert table titles and figure captions, which are required for using Word's cross-reference tool.

These steps are for Word in Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:35 Brief Overview: How to Insert Table Titles and Figure Captions
2:21 How to Cross-reference Tables and Figures
4:11 How to Update Cross-References to Tables and Figures

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
How to Cross Reference Tables and Figures in Microsoft Word
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