Graphics, Figures & Tables ⇒ Preceeding References to following Figures

[jomike]

Hello!

Just recently, I started using LaTeX. I have the following referencing problem.

If I place a reference for a figure (for the below example: \ref{fig: a figure}) or a table before this figure or table, then Latex only gives me the output "??".

This doesn't occur when I place the reference behind the figure/table. Here is a example code:

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\begin{figure}
\caption{a figure}
\label{a figure}
\includegraphics[scale=0.94]{figure.pdf}
\end{figure}

I'd be so glad if someone could help me out (I'm going mad with this problem)!


Greetings,
jomike

[nlct]

Just make sure you run latex twice to ensure the references are up-to-date.

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\documentclass{article}

\usepackage{graphicx}

\begin{document}

Figure~\ref{fig:sample} is an example.

\begin{figure}
 \centering
 \includegraphics{test-image}
 \caption{Sample Figure}
 \label{fig:sample}
\end{figure}

\end{document}

Regards
Nicola Talbot

[jomike]

A little late, but: thanks Nicola, after applying your advice, it worked well!