Sometimes, tables include art intended to illustrate a table. For tables where the art will fit with part or all of the table on the page, place the table title above the art. See Sample.
Where a full page of art accompanies a table, set the art below the table title. The tabular material then appears on the following page, below the title which is followed by the word “(Cont’d)”.
Where there is a lot of art, always try to have the art fill the entire page and only run it to another page(s) if there is no possibility of containing it to one page. Also, begin the accompanying table immediately below the end of the art. Do not go to a new page to begin the table unless there is no way to accommodate at least the title, rule, column heads, rule, and some entries (4 rows minimum). Again, the idea is to keep the page layouts tight and clean without excessive white space.
In rare cases, a table will contain a column of small illustrations within it (Sample). This is acceptable if necessary; however, be sure to size the table accordingly.
In all cases where tables include art, be sure to let Composition know this when they are setting the tables, when they are loading the art, and when first proofs are being generated. Allowances for the space required by the art need to be made at the onset.
If the figure supports the table, then it is a figure within a table. If the table supports the figure, then it is a table within a figure. If you are not sure, talk to the Managing Editor.
