How to Insert and Type Footnotes in Microsoft Word and Google Docs

Learn step-by-step how to insert and type footnotes in Microsoft Word and Google Docs quickly and easily.

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To insert a footnote in your document, place the cursor where the footnote number should appear. In Microsoft Word, go to the References tab and click Insert Footnote. Word will add a superscript number and move the cursor to the bottom of the page where you can type your footnote. In Google Docs, use Insert > Footnote from the menu. After the footnote number appears, write your footnote text at the bottom of the page.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I insert a footnote in Microsoft Word? Place your cursor where the footnote number should appear, then go to the References tab and click Insert Footnote. Word will add a superscript number and allow you to type your footnote at the bottom of the page.
  2. Can I add footnotes in Google Docs? Yes, in Google Docs, navigate to Insert > Footnote. After the footnote number appears, you can type your footnote text at the bottom of the page.
  3. What is the difference between a footnote and an endnote? A footnote appears at the bottom of the page where the reference is made, while an endnote appears at the end of the document.

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