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 Sep 25 '17 at 08:59
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Hi @Kika, no, only in is correct. – Beth Sep 25 '17 at 09:14
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1@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 Sep 25 '17 at 09:35