Consistent Space after Caption Number

[termiflyer]

I have captions defined with automatic numbering, and I would like to
define the spacing after consistently.

Unfortunate (1): one space is not enough space, if I define the "Follow
number with" field in the custom numbering with "space".

Unfortunate (2): if I define "Follow number with" as a tab stop, what
do I define the tab stop as since my style for the caption is centered?

Unfortunate (3): two spaces would be ideal. I would just have the 2
spaces in the number format box, but I don't want the two spaces to
show up in a cross reference!!

I.e.: ... as shown in Figure 2-1 .

Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Would it work to just add the space before your caption?

 

[termiflyer]

It would definitely work. I was looking for something more automatic:
I want to provide this in a template so several authors can have
consistent output. This solution requires everyone to manually do it
the same way.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Until MS programs more flexibility into the Caption feature, I'm afraid the
"manual" way may be the only option. Sorry.

 

[termiflyer]

That's the way it goes sometimes. Thanks for the help!