Table Caption on Google Docs (The Ultimate Guide for 2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to put a table caption on Google Docs in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

Put Table Captions on Google Docs

Follow the steps below to place table captions on Google Docs.

1. Copy Your Table from Google Docs

Go to your table in the Google Docs document. Highlight the entire table, right-click, and select “Copy.” Make sure the table is copied completely and includes all rows and columns. 

2. Open the Drawing Tool in Google Docs

Click “Insert” in the menu bar, then select “Drawing” and select “+ New.” This will open the Drawing window, where you can add and customize elements like tables and captions.

3. Paste the Table into the Drawing Window

In the Drawing window, right-click and select “Paste.” Your table will appear in the drawing section. Adjust the table size and placement using the handles if needed.

4. Insert a Text Box for the Caption

Click the “Text Box” icon in the Drawing toolbar. Draw the text box below the table. 

Type a descriptive caption that explains the content of the table. For example, we will type a caption “Weekly activity schedule with the duration of each activity in hours.”

5. Save and Insert Your Drawing

Click “Save and close” in the upper-right corner of the Drawing window. The table and caption will now be added to your Google Docs document as a single image. Adjust the placement if needed.

6. Review the Inserted Table and Caption

Check that the table and caption are correctly positioned and formatted in your document. Double-click on the drawing if you need to make any edits or changes.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of putting table captions on Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to apply conditional formatting on Google Docs and how to change table border colors in Google Docs.