How to Create a Table of Figures or Tables in Microsoft Word (and update them)

Perfect documents with 150+ checks and autofixes. Click now to try OnStyle for free now! https://onstyle.ch/pricing/?utm_sourc... Want to create a List of Tables or List of Figures in Microsoft Word the easy way? In this tutorial, we’ll go step by step through how to insert them automatically using captions, how to generate separate lists for tables and figures, and how to update them when your document changes. We’ll also cover one of the most common Word problems: why the list does not update or shows missing items. You’ll learn how to refresh the entire list, use the faster Ctrl + A + F9 method, and fix issues like empty lists, incorrect numbering, and formatting changes. This tutorial is perfect for students, researchers, report writers, and anyone working with long Word documents. In this video, you’ll learn how to: – Insert a List of Tables in Word – Insert a List of Figures in Word – Choose the correct caption label – Update the list after adding new tables or figures – Fix common problems with captions and numbering – Change the formatting of the list If you work with reports, dissertations, academic papers, or business documents, this will save you time and make your document look much more professional. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:13 How to Insert Captions to Tables and Figures 0:41 How to Insert List of Tables 01:11 How to Insert List of Figures 01:22 How to Update List of Tables and Figures 02:02 Tips and Tricks 03:09 Endcard