Most of these directions also work for the online version of Word.
How to Add a Footnote in Word
It’s easy to make footnotes in Microsoft Word.
The program even automates the process so the numbering is always correct.
Plus, if you make changes to the document, Word automatically moves the footnotes to the correct pages.
Place the cursor in the text where you want the footnote mark located.
You don’t need to key in the number, it’s created automatically.
In theFootnotesgroup, chooseInsert Footnote.
This places a superscript number in the text and moves the cursor to the bottom of the page.
Add footnotes in any order you want.
Word automatically updates the numbering so that footnotes appear sequentially in the document.
throw in the footnote and add any formatting.
How to Remove a Footnote in Word
Deleting a footnote in Microsoft Word is simple.
Highlight its reference number in the text and press theDeletekey.
Word automatically renumbers the remaining footnotes.
Footnote vs. Endnote
Microsoft Word generates both footnotes and endnotes.
The only difference between the two is where these elements appear in the document.
A footnote is at the bottom of the page containing its reference number.
Endnotes appear at the end of the whole document.
To place an endnote, go to theReferencestab and selectInsert Endnote.
In the dialog box, opt for options you want.
SelectInsertto apply the changes.
