delete obsolete reference type in cross reference box

Question

Is it possible to delete obsolete reference types in the cross-reference dialog box?  I accidentally created some that I would like to delete. I clicked on the drop-down box and tried to delete them but no luck.

Answer 1

I assume that it is a caption label that you created, that you now do not want to appear in the Cross Reference dialog.

User defined captions are stored in your Normal.dotm template.

To delete one, go to References>Insert Caption and expand the Label list and select the unwanted Caption and then click on Delete Label and then click on OK.

Note, you cannot delete the default Equation, Figure and Table captions.

Answer 2

That's it! Thank you Doug.

Answer 3

Hello Silvia,

Thank you for your reply.

I suggest you to refer to the suggestion mentioned by HansV MVP in following link on similar issue and check if you are able to delete the cross-reference.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office\_2010-word/delete-cross-reference/009d953f-de5e-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

I hope the above information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.

Answer 4

Word 2010

• Click References tab
• Under Captions click Cross-reference

Answer 5

Hi Silvia,

Thank you for posting in Community.

We understand your concern and we will try our best to help you resolve the issue.

Before we proceed, I would like you to provide the information stated below:

1. Can you specify which cross-reference dialog box are you referring to?
2. Is this box a part of a program? If yes, can you provide the name of the program?
3. What do you mean when you state "obsolete reference types"?

Your reply is very important to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information to assist you accordingly.