How do you insert a caption for a figure and ensure it uses the correct label for automatic numbering?

• A. Insert an image then type Figure 1 manually.
• B. References > Insert Caption; choose Label 'Table'.
• C. Insert > Caption; pick Label 'Equation'.
• D. Click the figure and use References > Insert Caption; choose Label such as 'Figure' and Word numbers automatically.

Answer: (D)

To get automatic numbering for a figure, attach a caption to the image using Word’s caption feature and choose the Figure label. Select the figure, go to the References tab, and choose Insert Caption; keep the label as Figure. Word will then generate a numbered caption (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.) and will update the numbers automatically as you add or rearrange figures. You can also use cross-references to refer to that caption and have the number update automatically.

Typing the caption manually won’t update if you insert more figures later. Using a different label (like Table or Equation) would misclassify the item and give it the wrong type of numbering, reducing consistency in the document.