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Figure issues in Mentur and how to fix them

Correct figure numbers, titles, placement, alignment, notes, attribution, and numbering within appendices.

Updated August 9, 2026

By Equipo Mentur

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How to review a figure

A figure may be a chart, diagram, map, photograph, or another image. Review the number, title, image, and note as parts of one element.

Correct numbering and label placement first. Then check the title, alignment, and note. If the figure appears in an appendix, its number should preserve the connection with that appendix. If it comes from another work, review the attribution and corresponding reference.

Read Figures in APA Style to compare the order and format of each part.

Issues Mentur may show

Find the same title shown in your report. Each explanation helps you understand the result, apply the correction, and consult the related APA rule.

Warning

Figure alignment needs review

What we found

The elements of this figure do not share the same alignment. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure alignment needs review” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Minor

Figure self-created note is unnecessary

What we found

This figure includes an authorship note that is not needed. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure self-created note is unnecessary” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure label is incorrect

What we found

This figure label should use the word “Figure”. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure label is incorrect” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure source note wording is incorrect

What we found

The note for this figure should begin with “Note”. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure source note wording is incorrect” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Note. Necessary description or attribution.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Minor

Figure alignment needs review

What we found

The note for this figure should align to the left. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure alignment needs review” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure note alignment: Left

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure note needs review

What we found

The note for this figure needs a clearer presentation. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure note needs review” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Note. Necessary description or attribution.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure numbering is not consecutive

What we found

The figure numbers do not follow a continuous order. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1Review every related label or number in order of appearance, not only the first case shown in the report. Identify where the sequence first repeats, skips, or moves backward.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Warning

Inconsistent figure numbering

What we found

This figure number does not match the sequence. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1Review every related label or number in order of appearance, not only the first case shown in the report. Identify where the sequence first repeats, skips, or moves backward.
  2. 2Renumber figures consecutively. In Appendix D, use D1, D2, D3… without restarting or repeating numbers.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

General series: Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3 Appendix D: Figure D1, Figure D2, Figure D3

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 7.24 and 7.36: Identify and number figures consistently and consecutively.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Warning

Figure number is missing the appendix letter

What we found

This figure number does not include the appendix letter. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure number is missing the appendix letter” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Add the appendix letter to the number. For example, use Figure D1, Figure D2, and Figure D3 in Appendix D.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Appendix D Figure D1

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.14 and 7.24: figures in an appendix use the appendix letter followed by a consecutive number.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Minor

Figure alignment needs review

What we found

This figure number should align to the left. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure alignment needs review” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1 (left aligned)

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure number missing

What we found

This figure needs a number so readers can identify it. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure number missing” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1 Descriptive Figure Title

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Warning

Figure number format is incorrect

What we found

This figure number includes unnecessary text. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure number format is incorrect” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Remove the extra marker and write the label as “Figure 1” in bold, flush left.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Section 7.24: Write the word “Figure” followed directly by the Arabic numeral.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Warning

Figure number should not end with a period

What we found

This figure number should not end with a period. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure number should not end with a period” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure number should be bold

What we found

This figure number should be bold. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure number should be bold” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1 (bold)

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure number and title should be separate

What we found

In this figure, the number and title appear in the same paragraph. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure number and title should be separate” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1 Descriptive Figure Title

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Minor

Figure placement needs review

What we found

This figure is far from the text that mentions it. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure placement needs review” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure number and title appear below the image

What we found

In this figure, the number and title appear below the image. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure number and title appear below the image” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Move the number and title above the image. Put “Figure X” in bold on one line and the italicized title on the next line.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1 Descriptive Figure Title [image]

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 7.23–7.25: The figure number and title appear above the image on separate lines.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Minor

Figure alignment needs review

What we found

This figure title should align to the left. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure alignment needs review” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Descriptive Figure Title (left aligned)

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure title missing

What we found

This figure needs a title that explains its content. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure title missing” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1 Descriptive Figure Title

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure title missing

What we found

This figure needs a title on a separate line. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure title missing” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Figure 1 Descriptive Figure Title

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Minor

Figure title is too short

What we found

This figure title does not explain the content clearly enough. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure title is too short” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Minor

Figure title is too long

What we found

This figure title could be shorter and more direct. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure title is too long” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Warning

Figure title should not end with a period

What we found

This figure title should not end with a period. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure title should not end with a period” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Descriptive Figure Title

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Figure title should be italicized

What we found

This figure title should be italicized. A figure may be a graph, photograph, diagram, map, or another image that communicates information. The number, title, image, and note when needed serve different purposes and should let readers identify the figure and connect it with its first mention in the text.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Figure title should be italicized” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the figure number, italicized title, note, alignment, consecutive numbering, and placement in relation to the text.
  3. 3Review the complete table or figure after the change, including its number, title, body, notes, and any mention in the text. Apply the same presentation to related elements.

It should look like this:

Descriptive Figure Title (italic)

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapter 7: figures use a bold number, an italicized title, clear notes when needed, and consecutive numbering.

Read the rule in the APA guide

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