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How to Refer to Tables and Figures in a Text

Tables and figures can help you to simplify the information you are presenting in a paper. If you have performed long-term scientific research, tables and graphs are essential for showing the results of that research, as well as for...

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Referring to Tables and Figures in MLA Style

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    Introduce the table in the text first. Throughout the paper, you will number figures and tables consecutively, each in its own group, for example: 'Figure 1, Table 1, Table 2, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4, Table 3…'
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    Use the label and the number. When referring to the table or figure, you will use the label and the number, for example: 'For more information on this data, see table 2.'
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    Steer clear of capitalization. In the text, you do not capitalize the words 'table' or 'figure,' though you do when labeling the table.
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Referring to Tables and Figures in APA Style

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    Make sure the figure or table is near the paragraph that introduces it.
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    Number tables and figures consecutively. Just like in MLA style, where each group gets its own set of numbers.
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    Use a capital letter when referring to the table or figure in a text. Refer to the table or figure as 'Table 1' or 'Figure 2' in the text, using a capital letter. For example: 'See Figure 1 as an example of this type of horse.'
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Referring to Tables and Figures in Chicago Style

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    Introduce the table before you place it in the text. Make sure to number tables and figures consecutively, each in its own group.
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    Refer to the table by its number. Such as 'table 1,' without capitalizing it. For example: 'The data in figure 5 provides an overview of this information.'

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