InDesign, image referencing and numbering
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Hello,
I have a text with references to images: Fig.1 Fig.2 etc. and then there are the images with a caption: Fig. 1 example of a map.
How do I make the numbers increment automatically? And if I add an image between two already numbered images, how do I make the numbers change automatically?
Thank you in advance
2 answers
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Hello,
I will try to help you. To automate the incrementing of caption numbers and the automatic updating of numbers if you add an image between two already numbered ones, here is a method:
- Create a caption style with automatic numbering
Step 1: Create a paragraph style for your captions (for example "Caption").
Go to the Paragraph Styles panel (Window > Styles > Paragraph Styles).
Click on the Create New Style button at the bottom of the panel.
Name it, for example, "Caption" and configure the formatting of your captions (font, size, etc.).
Step 2: Add automatic numbering to this style.
In the paragraph styles panel, double-click on the "Caption" style to open the options dialog box.
Go to the Bullets and Numbering section.
Choose Numbered List from the Type dropdown menu.
Configure the options according to your needs (for example, starting at 1, format "Fig. ^#").
Confirm by clicking OK.
- Use automatic references for captions in the text
Step 1: Create a text anchor for each caption.
Select the caption text (for example, "Fig. 1") and right-click.
Choose Conditional Text > Create Text Anchor. Name it according to the image (for example, "Fig1").
Step 2: Create a reference in the text for each reference (like "Fig. 1").
Place the cursor where you want to add the reference.
Go to Text > Reference > Insert Reference.
Choose the corresponding text anchor from the list.
Thus, whenever you add or reorganize your captions, InDesign will automatically update the numbers of your captions and your references.
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Sorry for my delayed reaction, I didn't receive a notification for your response.
Thank you very much! I will try your method.
