Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to insert footnotes and endnotes in Microsoft Word. Plus, explore two important benefits of using Word’s footnote and endnote tools.

This tutorial was filmed in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word for Mac (Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac), Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013 (PC only).

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 How to Insert Footnotes and Endnotes
02:36 Two Benefits of Word's Footnote and Endnote Tools

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Insert Footnotes and Endnotes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/how-to-use-microsoft-word-footnote-endnote-tool

💻 Related Resources
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How to Restart Footnote Numbers in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
youtu.be/kk8aR8qFZsc

How to Modify the Style of Footnotes and Endnotes in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/m5aliyl2Kpc

How to Convert Individual Footnotes to Endnotes (and Endnotes to Footnotes) in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/DfQKMwzOvPg

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiERbFGLG604i1h490xRBdJ

💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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