Cross reference in MS Word

How to number equations, figures, and tables.

Use built-in cross-ref

References => insert caption; creates an anchor for equations, figures, and tables.

References => Cross-reference to link text to the target.

Use a sequence filed

The Seq (Sequence) field sequentially numbers chapters, tables, figures, and other items in a document.

To add a sequence field: Insert > Quick parts > Field > Select SEQ command.

Press F9 to update a field. Press Ctrl+ A (select all) then F9 to update all fields in the document.