MS Word Fig. code

By default, Microsoft Word uses the text, "Figure #" when cross-referencing an existing figure caption in the body of a MS Word document.  That is fine if the phrase is being used in a sentence, but it is not acceptable when it is being used in a parenthetical.  In that case, it should be, "(Fig. #)".  To solve this problem, follow the steps below:

1. Right click on “Figure #” and choose “Toggle field codes”.
2. Change “\h” to “\# 0 \h” in the field code. Note that "0" is a zero.
3. Right click on the code and chose “update field”
4. Now you will have only the number without “Figure”.
5. Type “Fig.” before the #.