When preparing a presentation using PowerPoint, you need to cite all the images used and not your own. This image includes a graphic or tablet that you copied from a book, website, or other source. Unlike text excerpts, image captions on presentation pages also include a copyright or license statement. While it may seem complex, the process is actually quite simple if you know the medium or source to look for the information. Also, the format of the caption is different, depending on the citation style you use (eg Modern Language Association [MLA], American Psychological Association [APA], or Chicago).
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Method 1 of 3: MLA
Step 1. Enter the figure number for the picture
The figures in the presentation are labeled using the abbreviation “Fig.” (You can also use the word “figure” for Indonesian), followed by a number in the order of the pictures in the presentation. If the existing image is the first image in the presentation, you can label it as "Fig. 1." Type abbreviations and numbers in bold text. Place a dot at the end of the number.
- As an example: Fig. 1.
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For Indonesian: Figure 1.
Step 2. Add a title or description of the image
If the image has a title, type a title and enclose it in quotation marks. If the image does not have a title, provide a short description for the image. After that, type in the word "from" or "from", followed by a colon.
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As an example: Fig. 1.
Pedestrians walking by street art graffiti of the word love from:
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For Indonesian: Figure 1.
Pedestrians pass the “Love” graffiti from:
Step 3. Mention the source of the image with full citation
Include complete bibliography/bibliography entries for image sources in image captions. The MLA format does not require additional entries in the works cited segment for presentations.
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As an example: Fig. 1.
Pedestrians walking by street art graffiti of the word love from: "Pedestrian Street Art Protest," 26 Dec. 2016, pxhere.com/en/photo/10722. Accessed 29 Oct. 2018.
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For Indonesian: Figure 1.
Pedestrians pass by graffiti reading “Love” from: “Pedestrian Street Art Protest,” Dec 26. 2016, pxhere.com/en/photo/10722. Accessed Oct. 29. 2018.
- If the image used is available on the internet, include a direct URL to the web page containing the image instead of the page number.
Step 4. End with a statement of copyright or Creative Commons license status
If you reproduce an image on a presentation page, copyright or license details need to be added in the description. Usually, this information is listed just below the image. If you cannot find copyright or license information for an image, do not edit or modify the image in the presentation. Insert a period at the end of the copyright or license information.
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As an example: Fig. 1.
Pedestrians walking by street art graffiti of the word love from: "Pedestrian Street Art Protest," 26 Dec. 2016, pxhere.com/en/photo/10722. Accessed 29 Oct. 2018. Creative Commons CC0.
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For Indonesian: Figure 1.
Pedestrians pass by graffiti saying “Love” from: “Pedestrian Street Art Protest,” Dec 26. 2016, pxhere.com/en/photo/10722. Accessed Oct. 29. 2018. Creative Commons CC0.
Image Caption Format in MLA Style
Fig. x
Image description from: Last Name, First Name. "Image Original Title." Publication, Date Month Year, p. x. Copyright or CC license information.
Format in Indonesian
Figure x
Image description of: Last Name, First Name. "Image Original Title." Publication, Date Month Year, p. x. CC. copyright or license information
Method 2 of 3: WHAT
Step 1. Label the picture with the figure number
Underneath the image, type the word " Figure " in italic text, followed by the image number. The numbers used must be sequential in the presentation. Type labels and numbers in italic text. Place a dot after the number.
- For example: Figure 1.
- For Indonesian: Figure 1.
Step 2. Include a description of the image in the caption
The image in your presentation is a reproduction of the original image. Since the title applies only to the original work, the APA style requires the author to include a description. Type a description and capitalize the first letter of the first word and personal names (sentence case). Insert a period at the end of the description.
- For example: Figure 1. Cat watching World of Warcraft on a laptop.
- For Indonesian: Figure 1. Cat watching World of Warcraft on laptop.
Step 3. State the image source information
Type in the word " Adapted from ", then type in the title of the image, the name of the author, and the location/source of the image. Since you usually take pictures from the internet, include the URL of the image.
- For example: Figure 1. Cat watching World of Warcraft on a laptop. Adapted from "World of Warcraft Obsession," by Stacina, 2004, retrieved from
- For Indonesian: Figure 1. Cat watching World of Warcraft on laptop. Adapted from "World of Warcraft Obsession" by Stacina, 2004, taken from
Step 4. Finish with copyright or Creative Commons license information
The copyright or license details indicate that you already have permission to copy the image and use it in a presentation. If the image has a Creative Commons license, use the license abbreviation stated (at the image source). Place a period at the end of the copyright or license information.
- For example: Figure 1. Cat watching World of Warcraft on a laptop. Adapted from "World of Warcraft Obsession," by Stacina, 2004, retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/staci/14430768. CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
- For Indonesian: Figure 1. Cat watching World of Warcraft on laptop. Adapted from "World of Warcraft Obsession" by Stacina, 2004, taken from https://www.flickr.com/photos/staci/14430768. CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Quotation Format in APA Style
Figure 1. Description of the picture in sentence case format (capital letters as the first letter in the first word and name). Adapted from "Original Image Title" by Artist/Photographer Name, Year, retrieved from URL.
Format in Indonesian
Figure 1. Description of the picture in sentence case format (capital letters as the first letter in the first word and name). Adapted from "Original Title of Image" by Artist/Photographer Name, Year, taken from URL
Step 5. Include the reference list entry in addition to the description
The APA citation style does not require a full quote in the caption. However, full citation entries should be added to the reference list. Follow the basic APA format for image citations.
- For example: Stacina. (2004). World of Warcraft Obsession [photograph]. Retrieved from
- For Indonesian: Stacina. (2004). World of Warcraft Obsession [photo]. Taken from
Entry Format Reference List Format
Artist's/Photographer's Last Name, First Name's Initials. Middle Initials. (Year). Image title in sentence case format [Description of format]. Retrieved from URL.
Method 3 of 3: Chicago
Step 1. Give the figure number to the picture
Add a caption just below the image. Begin the description by typing the word " Figure " or " Figure ", followed by a number (sequentially according to the position of the image). Place a dot after the number.
- For example: Figure 1.
- For Indonesian: Figure 1.
Step 2. Add image captions
Include the title and name of the artist/photographer in the description, and insert a short sentence that relates/connects the image with the content of the presentation. Captions can also explain what the image represents, or how it relates to your presentation, depending on the image used.
- For example: Figure 1. The Banquet of Cleopatra by Giambattista Tiepolo depicts a contest between Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
- For Indonesian: Figure 1. The Banquet of Cleopatra by Giambattista Tiepolo depicts the contest between Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
Step 3. Include the full quote entry of the image in the footnote
Superscript numbers for footnotes can be added in the presentation text or at the end of the caption. In the footnote, state the name of the artist/photographer, the title of the work, the date of creation, and the source of the image. You can also mention the dimensions of the original artwork and the materials used if relevant.
- For example: Giambattista Tiepolo, The Banquet of Cleopatra, 1743-44, oil on canvas, 250.3 x 357.0 cm, accessed 24 May 2018,
- For Indonesian: Giambattista Tiepolo, The Banquet of Cleopatra, 1743-44, oil on canvas, 250, 3 x 357.0 cm, accessed 24 May 2018, https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/ col/work/4409.
- For presentation pages (slides), you can use endnotes instead of footnotes to keep the page or slide looking neat. The format used remains the same.
Chicago Quote Style Footnote Format
Artist/Photographer's First Name, Last Name, Image Title, Year, Material, Dimensions, accessed Date Month Year, URL.
Format in Indonesian
br> Artist/Photographer First Name, Last Name, Image Title, Year, Material, Dimensions, accessed on Date Month Year, URL
