Keeping Figure Captions Separate from Page Text Flow in Microsoft Word

Introduction

When writing a thesis or any long-form document in Microsoft Word, it is essential to format figures and their captions correctly. One common formatting requirement is to mention the figure name in the caption and ensure that the figure appears on the next page. This article will provide a detailed guide on how to keep figure captions separate from page text flow in Microsoft Word while ensuring that the figure name is mentioned in the caption and appears on the next page.

Adding a Figure in Microsoft Word

To add a figure in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

1. Click on the location in the document where you want to insert the figure.
2. Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Pictures" button in the "Illustrations" group.
4. Select the picture you want to insert and click "Insert."

Adding a Figure Caption

To add a figure caption, follow these steps:

1. Click on the figure you just inserted.
2. Click on the "References" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Insert Caption" button in the "Captions" group.
4. Select "Figure" from the " Caption" label dropdown.
5. Type the figure caption in the " Caption" box.
6. Check the "Exclude label from caption" box if you want to exclude the label from the caption text.
7. Click "OK."

Mentioning the Figure Name in the Caption

To mention the figure name in the caption, follow these steps:

1. Click on the figure caption you just inserted.
2. Type the figure name at the beginning of the caption text.
3. Format the figure name as bold using the "B" button in the "Font" group on the "Home" tab.

Keeping the Figure Caption Separate from Page Text Flow

To keep the figure caption separate from the page text flow, follow these steps:

1. Click on the figure caption you just inserted.
2. Click on the "Page Layout" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Breaks" button in the "Page Setup" group.
4. Select "Next Page" from the "Section Breaks" dropdown.

Ensuring the Figure Appears on the Next Page

To ensure that the figure appears on the next page, follow these steps:

1. Click on the figure you inserted.
2. Click on the "Page Layout" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Breaks" button in the "Page Setup" group.
4. Select "Page" from the "Page Breaks" dropdown.

In this article, we have provided a detailed guide on how to keep figure captions separate from page text flow in Microsoft Word while ensuring that the figure name is mentioned in the caption and appears on the next page. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that your thesis or any long-form document is formatted correctly and meets the required formatting standards.

References

• Microsoft Support. "Insert captions for pictures, tables, and other objects." https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/insert-captions-for-pictures-tables-and-other-objects-3ce9e171-01b5-45bb-9ebb-cb918362e5c0

• Purdue Online Writing Lab. "Thesis and Major Paper Formatting."