Whether you are using Microsoft Word on Windows or Mac, the steps are the same for adding footnotes or endnotes. The type of note you use is up to you unless you are required to use one or the other, such as in school essays.

However, in Microsoft Word, you can change the position of each type of note that we will show you in the Customize footnotes and endnotes section. Notes to the foot are usually displayed at the bottom (footer) of the page, while the end of the note is usually shown to the end of the document. The main difference between footnotes and endnotes is their position in the document.

Using a footnote or closing note, you can insert a simple number, letter, or symbol next to the corresponding word or phrase in the text that directs the reader to another part of the document. This allows you to add more details without being distracted from the body of the document. The reader can jump to the footnote or endnote, with the reference number, if desired. Use footnotes and endnotes for useful references in Word.

Customize footnotes and endnotes in Word.

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