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How to Insert a Footnote in Word
Have you heard about the author who said that if he practiced yoga long enough, he would be able to pick up a pencil with his toes? He said, "Then I could write footnotes." (Sorry.)
But seriously, there are many reasons why you might want to add footnotes to a Word document. In academia, footnotes are often used to cite sources. In other types of writing, footnotes are a way to add information without distracting from the main text. Even popular fiction authors like Terry Pratchett and Junot Díaz make good use of footnotes in their novels.
Microsoft Word has had built-in support for footnotes for decades. Below, we’ll show you how to add footnotes to your Word document, and throw in a few tips and tricks for you to try out. These instructions should work on any modern version of Word.
