How to Update Table and Figure Numbers in Microsoft Word

Learn how to update table and figure numbers in Microsoft Word. These steps will also update your list of tables or list of figures.

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

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1:18 How to Update Table and Figure Numbers

=== Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video ===
How to Update Table and Figure Numbers in Microsoft Word
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