How to Cross Reference in Word

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When the page number is cross-referenced, the reference will automatically update if the page number changes. For example, if the referenced content on page 17 shifts to page 14, the cross-reference would automatically update to “Page 14.”

Insert a Cross-reference

  1. Click where you want to add a reference.
  2. Click the Insert tab.
  3. Expand the Links group, if necessary.
  4. Click the Cross-reference button.

Insert a Cross-reference

Insert a Cross-reference

Insert a Cross-reference

The Cross-reference dialog box closes. You can navigate to a hyperlinked cross-reference that has been inserted into a document by holding the Ctrl key and clicking it.

Once a reference type is selected, every object of that type is displayed.

Insert a Cross-reference

The cross-reference is inserted. You can move the cursor and insert additional cross-references, or close the window when you’re finished.

Insert a Cross-reference

The Cross-reference dialog box closes. You can navigate to a hyperlinked cross-reference that has been inserted into a document by holding the Ctrl key and clicking it.

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