How to Move Footnotes to Another Page in Google Docs: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to move footnotes to a new page in Google Docs by inserting a page break before the footnote location.
Video transcript
To move footnotes to another page in Google Docs, insert a page break before the footnote. Place the cursor at the point where you want the new page to start, go to 'Insert' > 'Break' > 'Page break'. The footnote will shift to the new page.
Questions and answers
How do I insert a page break in Google Docs?
Place your cursor where you want the new page to start, then go to Insert > Break > Page break.
Can footnotes be moved independently in Google Docs?
Footnotes are linked to their reference points, so to move them to another page, insert a page break before the footnote reference.
Why do my footnotes stay on the same page in Google Docs?
Google Docs keeps footnotes linked to their citations, so inserting a page break before the citation is necessary to shift the footnote to a new page.
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