Tables, Charts and Graphs

• Label pictures, illustrations and charts below the figure.
• Label tables: Figure 1, Table 1, etc.
• When labeling figures, tables, slides, modules, chapters, etc., use numerals: Slide 3 instead of Slide Three.
• Use numerals with the percent sign (%) in tables, charts and graphs.
• Abbreviations, acronyms and brevity codes are acceptable in tables, charts and graphs only if space is an issue, but not on first mention. 
  • Ideally, the term is spelled out prior to the table, chart or graph if the abbreviation, acronym or brevity code appears in the table, chart or graph. 
  • For example, spell out War Department on first reference, then use DOW.