How do I insert a footnote or endnote into a Word document? And how do I know when to use a footnote or endnote?

Microsoft Word's footnote feature is easy to use, but you might run into a snag if you want the footnotes to immediately follow a referenced table.

Microsoft Word usually sets each page's footnotes in the footer at the page's bottom. This positioning lets readers easily read a footnote and then return to the main text.