How to Add Footnotes or Endnotes in Word
Microsoft Word allows you to insert footnotes or endnotes in your document quickly. You can use footnotes and endnotes to explain, comment on, or provide references to something you’ve mentioned in your document. Usually, footnotes appear at the bottom of the page, and endnotes come at the end of the document or section.
Add Footnotes or Endnotes in Word
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Add a footnote
To add a footnote in Microsoft Word, click where you want to insert the footnote, then navigate to the “References” tab and select “Insert Footnote.” Word will automatically insert a reference mark in the text and place the corresponding footnote mark at the bottom of the page. From there, you can type the desired footnote text.
A helpful tip: to easily return to your original position in the document, double-click on the footnote mark in the main text. This straightforward process ensures seamless integration of footnotes into your document, enhancing clarity and professionalism. -
Add an endnote
First, to incorporate an endnote in Microsoft Word, position your cursor where you intend to add the endnote. Then, go to the “References” tab and click “Insert Endnote.” The Endnote button on the References tab will be highlighted, signaling that the process is initiated. Word will promptly insert a reference mark in the text and simultaneously place the corresponding endnote mark at the end of the document.
You can proceed to type the content of the endnote at this point. Double-click the endnote mark within the main text for a convenient return to your document’s location. This user-friendly procedure ensures a seamless integration of endnotes into your document, enhancing its comprehensiveness and professionalism.
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FAQs
Where does Word position the endnote mark after insertion?
At the end of the document, alongside a reference mark in the main text.
Can you customize the formatting of footnotes and endnotes in Word?
You can adjust font size, style, and spacing for both footnotes and endnotes.
How can you navigate between the main text and footnotes in Word?
Double-click on the footnote mark to quickly return to your place in the document.
What is the purpose of the reference mark inserted in the main text?
It links the main text to the corresponding footnote or endnote.
Is the word count feature in Word inclusive of footnotes?
Yes, footnotes are typically included in Word’s word count.
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