How do you add a caption to an image or table and then reference it in the text?

• A. Home > Styles > Update
• B. Design > Chart Styles
• C. Insert > Table; then Reference
• D. Right-click the object > Insert Caption; then References > Cross-reference to insert a reference to that caption

Answer: (D)

Captions give you a labeled, numbered description that Word can track and reference. By right-clicking the image or table and choosing Insert Caption, you create that label (for example, Figure 1: … or Table 2: …) and Word handles the numbering automatically. To mention the item in your text, use the Cross-reference feature under the References tab, pick the correct reference type (Figure or Table), select the specific caption, and insert. The result shows the figure or table’s label and number, and the reference stays up to date if you add or rearrange items. This workflow keeps captions and in-text references consistent without manual renumbering, which is why it’s the right approach.