References: Citations and Captions

Table of Contents

References → Table of Contents inserts a TOC from your Heading styles. Rebuild it after edits with right-click → Update Field.

Captions

Right-click an image/table → Insert Caption adds Table 1: ... numbering. Word tracks the numbering automatically and builds a list:

• References → Insert Table of Figures lists all captions.
• Cross-reference lets text say "see Table 1" that stays correct.

Citations and Bibliography

1. References → Manage Sources to add books/web pages (APA, MLA, Chicago...).
2. Insert Citation at the point of use.
3. Bibliography → Bibliography produces the reference list.

Footnotes and Endnotes

References → Insert Footnote adds a numbered note at the page bottom; Endnotes collect at the document end. Word renumbers automatically.

Index

Mark text with Mark Entry, then Insert Index at the end - Word builds an alphabetised index from your marks.

Key Points

• TOC + captions + indexes all depend on styles and marks - keep those consistent.
• Cross references and numbering update themselves - trust them.
• Use Manage Sources once and reuse the same citations everywhere.