An endnote is a brief notation at the end of a document that is used to provide supplementary information about an element of a document. Endnotes can be used to provide citation information, additional references, or note exceptions. An endnote is indicated by a superscript numeral at the end of a fact, reference or quote used in the paper, and the explanatory information is found at the end of the document.
Word is very adept at inserting endnotes and footnote into a document. To add an endnote, locate the cursor at the point where you want the endnote to appear. Select References > Insert Endnote. Ctrl+Alt+D will also insert an endnote wherever the cursor is positioned. Type your endnote text. When you’re finished, return to the main text and continue typing.
Footnotes contain pointers to source materials, additional information and exclusions and exceptions. A footnote is indicated by a superscript numeral at the end of a fact, reference or quote used in the paper and is found at the bottom of the page on which the footnote indicator appears.
To add a footnote, locate the cursor at the point where you want the footnote to appear. Select References > Insert Footnote. Ctrl+Alt+F will also insert a footnote wherever the cursor is positioned. Type your footnote text. When you’re finished, return to the text and continue typing.
If you insert or delete an endnote or footnote, Word will automatically re-number the notes in your document to accommodate your addition or deletion. You can also change the formatting and appearance characteristics of endnotes and footnotes in Word using styles, or by formatting note text using regular formatting tools.
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