To insert a caption for an object, which action should you perform first?

• A. Insert > Caption
• B. Right-click the object > Insert Caption
• C. References > Cross-reference
• D. Home > Styles > Modify

Answer: (B)

Captions are attached to a specific item, so the essential first step is to select that object. Once the item is selected, using the quick right-click option to Insert Caption directly ties the caption to that exact object, letting Word label it (for example, Figure) and add your text in one step. This path is fast and unambiguous, ensuring the caption stays with the item you intend to describe. Other routes aren’t as immediate for attaching a new caption: a ribbon path to Insert Caption requires the same object to be selected, cross-reference is for pointing to an existing caption rather than creating a new one, and modifying a style changes formatting, not how captions are created.