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

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

Learn how to change or edit Footnote and Endnote numbering in Word. Useful if you want to show multiple points in those positions!

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.