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"as shown in the following" vs "as shown below"

Both phrases are correct; "as shown in the following" indicates that more than one item will be included.

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

as shown in the following

This is correct

Use this phrase to indicate that there is more information further down in your document. "The following" indicates that there is more than one sentence or piece of information. Also, a colon is often used after the words "the following."

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Some examples from our editors:

  • The temperature has varied quite a bit over the past year, as shown in the following table:
  • We have extensively researched this issue and have compiled copious data, as shown in the following:

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • as shown below

as shown below

This is correct

You can use this phrase to signify that you have included more information.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • As shown below, here is the list of exhibits.
  • We have included a table, as shown below.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • as shown in the following

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