Legends in table data

Also known as “table title”, a table legend is a complement to your table's content. Its main purpose is to support the table's information so your readers get the right conclusion from your research. Likewise, it is great to help them interpret the meaning of the underlying results if there are any.

1. How do you add a legend to a data table?
2. Where is the legend on a table?
3. Do tables get legends?
4. Does a table need a legend?

How do you add a legend to a data table?

On the Layout tab, in the Labels group, click Data Table. Do one of the following: To display a data table, click Show Data Table or Show Data Table with Legend Keys.

Where is the legend on a table?

Table legends (also called “table titles”) will almost always be quite short and be placed above the table.

Do tables get legends?

Legends or captions explain figures, tables, or images in the manuscript. As you know, using of figures and tables in research papers serves the purpose of providing illustrative description of the subject matter. Similarly, what legends or captions do is provide descriptive information of the figures or tables.

Does a table need a legend?

Just like tables all figures need to have a clear and concise legend caption to accompany them. Images help readers visualize the information you are trying to convey. Often, it is difficult to be sufficiently descriptive using words.