Put the cursor exactly where you want the footnote to go.

This is where the number will appear.

Open theInsertmenu and selectFootnote.

Insert Footnote option in Google Docs on the web.

You’ll end up at the bottom of the page, and the footnote number should appear.

pop in the footnote information.

To remove a footnote, delete the number in the text.

A footnote in Google Docs.

pick the plus sign at the top and chooseFootnotefrom that menu.

Enter the footnote text.

Zoom out and tap the checkmark if you’re done editing.

Adding a footnote in Google Docs on Android.

Select an area of the text where you want the footnote to go.

Select theExplorebutton (the star-looking icon) at the bottom right.

Enter a link or keywords to search for whatever you’re using as a citation source.

The Explore button in Google Docs.

Hover your mouse over the result, and then grab the quote icon to the right.

This is where you’ve got the option to change the formatting style.

go for the three dots to choose from MLA, APA, or Chicago.

The ‘cite as footnote’ option in Google Docs on the web.

Google Docs will automatically insert the number in the text and the citation in the footnote.

you’re able to edit it as needed.

Add-ons can provide additional features like other ways to add references and more formatting styles.

Two footnotes in Google Docs on the web.

Open theExtensions>Add-ons>Get add-onsmenu item.

snag the search bar and enterfootnoteorcitationto find add-ons.

Select an add-on to get to the download page, and then chooseInstallfollowed byContinue.

Citation add-ons in Google Docs.

SelectDoneon the installation confirmation page and then exit the add-on gallery.

Open theExtensionsmenu again to get into the app you just installed.

Add-ons installed inside Google Docs.