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| Thread ID: 112462 | 2010-09-07 06:30:00 | How to auto-update "figure number" as more figures are added (Word) | Renmoo (66) | Press F1 |
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| 1135297 | 2010-09-07 06:30:00 | Hey all, On a Microsoft Word document, I have got several figures placed in them. Each of the figures has been labeled with a caption "Figure X: ____" using the "Insert Caption" feature under "References". "X" is a number that is auto-generated by Microsoft Word, which is "X + 1" of the previous figure. The problem that I am facing right now is that when a figure is removed, Microsoft Word doesn't automatically reupdate "X". Using an example to illustrate the situation better: Figures: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 When figure 3 has been removed, Microsoft Word doesn't push up figure 4 to 3 --> i.e. Figures: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 IT'S BUGGING ME! |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 1135298 | 2010-09-07 08:06:00 | Which version of Word and is this a numbered list like bulleted except numbered or what? | Snorkbox (15764) | ||
| 1135299 | 2010-09-07 08:13:00 | From the Microsoft Word Help: "By default, Word automatically updates fields when a document is opened. That way, information stays up to date. To manually update all the fields in the main body of a document, press CTRL+A, and then press F9. Fields in headers, footers, or text boxes must be updated separately. Click within the header, footer, or text box, press CTRL+A, and then press F9." |
stevie_boy (478) | ||
| 1135300 | 2010-09-07 09:12:00 | That sounds like a solution that I am looking for, stevie_boy. Thanks :) Snorkbox: Word 2007, with auto numbering generated at the front page (i.e "List of Figures") |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 1135301 | 2010-09-07 09:56:00 | The above mentioned should work; Another way might be to insert a cross reference (to a reference type - including bookmarked text/items), in some situations. Bit tricky to explain - but maybe worth looking up. | kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1135302 | 2010-09-07 11:28:00 | From the Microsoft Word Help: "By default, Word automatically updates fields when a document is opened. That way, information stays up to date. To manually update all the fields in the main body of a document, press CTRL+A, and then press F9. Fields in headers, footers, or text boxes must be updated separately. Click within the header, footer, or text box, press CTRL+A, and then press F9." Thanks, that works. Back to my dissertation. :) |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 1135303 | 2010-09-08 08:27:00 | Thanks, that works. Back to my dissertation. :) No worries. Good luck :) |
stevie_boy (478) | ||
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