Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to add heading numbers to table titles and figure captions in Microsoft Word.
Heading numbers can be chapter numbers, section numbers, article numbers, or any other numbering scheme created with Word’s Multilevel List tool.
These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (Word for Mac), Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 How to Add Heading Numbers to New Table Titles and Figure Captions
03:08 How to Add Heading Numbers to Existing Table Titles and Figure Captions
📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Add Heading Numbers to Table Titles and Figure Captions in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/add-heading-numbers-to-table-titles-and-figure-captions-in-microsoft-word
💻 Related Resources
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How to Add & Modify Heading Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
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How to Insert Figure Captions & Table Titles in Microsoft Word
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How to Insert Files into Existing Files in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
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How to Insert Headers & Footers on Specific Pages in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
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How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
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How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
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💻 Please visit my website at erinwrightwriting.com for more writing-related software tutorials.
Thank you for watching!
#microsoftword #wordformac #microsoft365
All Rights Reserved © 2026 Erin Wright
Learn how to add heading numbers to table titles and figure captions in Microsoft Word.
Heading numbers can be chapter numbers, section numbers, article numbers, or any other numbering scheme created with Word’s Multilevel List tool.
These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (Word for Mac), Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 How to Add Heading Numbers to New Table Titles and Figure Captions
03:08 How to Add Heading Numbers to Existing Table Titles and Figure Captions
📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
=========================================
How to Add Heading Numbers to Table Titles and Figure Captions in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/add-heading-numbers-to-table-titles-and-figure-captions-in-microsoft-word
💻 Related Resources
==================
How to Add & Modify Heading Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
youtu.be/SDskGKeRA7c
How to Insert Figure Captions & Table Titles in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/UQJj5U9Cplo
How to Insert Files into Existing Files in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
youtu.be/R9g8UbPdwTQ
How to Insert Headers & Footers on Specific Pages in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
youtu.be/Ee6HGuTc8cQ
How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK
How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiERbFGLG604i1h490xRBdJ
Microsoft Word Basics (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjSD2TjOVB2ApKrX2iEq0kX
💻 Please visit my website at erinwrightwriting.com for more writing-related software tutorials.
Thank you for watching!
#microsoftword #wordformac #microsoft365
All Rights Reserved © 2026 Erin Wright
![How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word (PC and Mac) [UPDATED]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UQJj5U9Cplo/mqdefault.jpg "How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word (PC and Mac) [UPDATED]
Learn how to insert figure captions and table titles in Microsoft Word, including customizing the label and numbering. Plus, learn how to create two-line table titles and figure captions that will appear as one line in the list of tables or figures.
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 Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac), Word 2024, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles
01:51: How to Customize the Figure or Table Label
02:14 How to Change the Figure or Table Numbering
03:25 How to Create Two-Line Figure Captions and Table Titles
📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
How to Insert Figure Captions and Table Titles in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
https://erinwrightwriting.com/insert-figure-captions-in-microsoft-word/
💻 Related Resources
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https://youtu.be/bOMKl2RPzrA
Three Ways to Insert Tables in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/J_H0LEPz2gQ
How to Create and Update a List of Tables or Figures in Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/z6NP31Q1w3M
How to Add and Modify Heading Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
https://youtu.be/SDskGKeRA7c
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 Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK
How to Use Figures and Tables in Microsoft Word (Playlist)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsifk8KQAQ48yjhQAksXjyUA
💻 Please visit my website at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more writing-related software tutorials.
Thank you for watching!
#microsoftword #wordformac
All Rights Reserved © 2026 Erin Wright")
