Work on the actual file
Position the cursor after the text requiring a note.
WPS Office
Footnotes Word
Insert a footnote in WPS Writer so supporting information stays connected to the relevant passage.
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Footnote layout depends on document settings and pagination. Confirm the required citation style separately.
See how it worksWPS Office workflowDOCX
Working draft
Add footnotes beside the page they explain
01
Marker
After the relevant text
02
Note
Supporting source or detail
03
Review
Numbering and pagination
An editable starting pointFile tools
About this workflow
Add footnotes beside the page they explain
Use WPS Office to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.
Keep control of the result
Use the References tools and write the note in the footnote area.
Review before sharing
Check numbering, note text and page layout after editing.
Using WPS Office
How to get started
Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.
WPS Office workflowDOCX
Working draft
Add footnotes beside the page they explain
01
Marker
After the relevant text
02
Note
Supporting source or detail
03
Review
Numbering and pagination
Place the referencePosition the cursor after the text requiring a note.
File formats
DOCXDOCPDF
Edit in WPS Office. Save a copy to share.WPS Office
Documents, spreadsheets, presentations and PDFs
Work with your everyday office files in one app. Keep an editable source file and choose the sharing format your audience needs.
Explore this WPS capabilityWWPS WriterDocuments and drafts
SWPS SpreadsheetsNumbers and plans
PWPS PresentationSlides and stories
PDFPDFReview and sharing
Help and information
Frequently asked questions
This page downloads WPS Office. Features vary by platform, version and plan.
What does this workflow require?
Footnote layout depends on document settings and pagination. Confirm the required citation style separately.
Does this webpage process my file?
No. The download button gets WPS Office for your device. Open your file in the app and follow the described workflow. No file upload or conversion happens on this page.
What should I check before relying on the result?
Check numbering, note text and page layout after editing. Keep the original file and confirm the output in the application or service that will receive it.
What happens when I select the download button?
On Windows or macOS, WPS starts the app download. On Linux, copy the installation command or choose a manual package. On iPhone, iPad, Android or Chromebook, continue to the appropriate app store. This page does not upload, convert or edit your files.
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Footnote layout depends on document settings and pagination. Confirm the required citation style separately.