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Hi,
So I was numbering my figures and came across an error. If I add a figure in the middle of my text and I give it a number then I must change all the figure numbers in the texy (so not the ones under the figure itself) manually. Is there some way to make a dynamic link or something like that between my figure number and a number (or this case #) in my text? See my image for more information.
Thanks in advance!
(note: if something is unclear, mention it please and I will try to clearify it up)
Have the caption numbers been created with Word's built-in Caption facility? In that case, to force an update of all sequence (SEQ) fields, you can switch to print preview (File > Print) and then return to Print Layout view.
Yes the caption numbers have been created with the tool within word. But the problem is not that the caption doesn't update.
I want the value of the caption to be also displayed in the text so that it also updates there automatically.
Are you referring to cross-references? These are also fields (REF fields) which will update when you switch to print preview.
The challenge with cross-references in Word is that they break rather easily. To avoid this from happening, ensure that you do not add content and/or press Enter at the beginning of a bookmarked item because doing so will expand the bookmark. Instead, add content at the end of the preceding paragraph.
If cross-references are already broken, the quickest fix is to recreate them.
Ah great that worked, thanks!
I'm glad I could help. :-)