Word then labels the item (“table”) and each table that follows is numbered sequentially. You can customize the label by creating a “New Label”. You may choose whether the caption should be placed below or above a table. When you produce a new table and repeat the “Insert caption” function, Word consecutively numbers it.
Once you have inserted and captioned all your tables, you can create the actual list. For this purpose, choose the “Insert Table of Figures” function. The window that opens allows you to format your table of figures. You now have several options to choose from, for example:
- Align page numbers to the right
- Modify fill characters
- Create your own template
Word allows you to preview a web version of the figure of tables. The separate entries therein are arranged as hyperlinks. When you click on an entry, you are taken to the corresponding table. Once you confirm your settings, Word will create the figure of tables.