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In scientific writing, should one say (write) "Results are shown ON Table X" or "Results are shown IN Table X"?

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  • Is this ('show IN') the only correct usage, or can 'show ON' also be correctly used?
    – Kika Melo
    Commented Sep 25, 2017 at 8:59
  • Hi @Kika, no, only in is correct.
    – Beth
    Commented Sep 25, 2017 at 9:14
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    @KikaMelo Something can be on a table if you are referring to furniture (which means the expression occurs and will be found if you search online), but on doesn't refer to data which a table-layout contains. Related question
    – Andrew Leach
    Commented Sep 25, 2017 at 9:35

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