How to force images to stay in order after text?
One needs those numbers, because in a well typeset book, figures and tables are placed where they best fit (floating). If you prevent your objects from floating, placing the figures under the describing text, there is no need to refer to a number, and there is no need to describe them anymore, since »see the figure below« is sufficient.
Where does the text go after the caption?
The text either stays on the third page or it will be written across the figure which is of course not acceptable. It will just not start below the caption. /edit2: If i use \\begin {figure} [ht] the whole figure is shifted to the end of my document, which is also not acceptable.
How to force figures above text in Tex?
One solution not mentioned by any of the other answers that just sorted me out is to use \\clearpage No special packages are needed. \\clearpage forces all figures above it in the .tex file to be printed before continuing with the text. This can leave large white spaces.
How to remove space after figure and before text?
That eliminates the additional vertical space before and after the float environment. For more information about figures (and tables) refer to the document epslatex. you can read some more explanation in the UK TeX FAQ: Extra vertical space in floats. \\includegraphics [scale=0.25] {…..}
Can you force the placement of figures in latex?
If you have a look, this is how books are often typeset. So, usually the best thing to do is just to let LaTeX do its work and don’t try to force the placement of figures at specific locations.
How can I position figures and tables where I want them?
When all the text is ready, you can modify it so it puts the figures where you want them. Look for the end of a page that you want your figure to come after. For example: if you want your figure to go on page 77, find the place in the text, where page 76 ends. Insert a clearpage command there. This command will force LaTeX to insert all