We show you how to add a footnote or endnote in Word using the software's built-in tools, whilst explaining the difference between the two.

You can insert or show Footnotes and Endnotes in Word document using this guide. They help you display additional information and work like a postscript.

Adding a footnote to a Microsoft Word document isn't difficult at all. In this quick guide, we'll show you how to insert footnotes in Word in just a few clicks.

Inserting a Footnote in Word Microsoft Word allows users to insert footnotes whilst not compromising page space, thanks to footnotes taking up border space at the footer of a relevant document only.

How to add a footnote in Microsoft Word Before getting into the tutorial, a definition of "footnote" could be useful, to help explain when and where you want to use them.

How to Insert Footnotes in Word The instructions below are applicable to various versions of Microsoft Word, including Word for Microsoft 365, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007. The screenshots ...

You can insert a footnote or endnote in Word from the References tab of the ribbon. Both serve as supplemental information to your document.

Footnotes in Word are a helpful organizational feature when writing formal papers. lechatnoir/Getty Images You can insert a footnote or endnote in Word from the References tab of the ribbon.