Endnote Numbering
Endnote numbering links an in-text reference mark to a note collected at the end of a document or section. Word supports formatting and section-level numbering controls, while the exact convention remains style-specific.
Use the document system’s endnote references so marks and notes stay synchronized; apply the numbering sequence required by the publication or citation style.
Key details
Important caveats
Style Boundary
Whether numbering runs continuously, restarts by section or uses another format depends on the governing style and document design.
Further guidance
Linkage
Insert endnotes through the document’s note feature so reference marks update with the notes.
Practical Application
Use the document system’s note feature so reference marks and endnotes remain linked. Follow the publication/citation style for sequence, restarting rules, and marker format rather than typing note numbers manually.
Reader Check
Will notes be inserted, deleted, or moved later, and does the required style specify continuous or restarted numbering?
Sequence
Keep the numbering sequence consistent and use software controls for restarting or formatting instead of manual renumbering.
Worked Example
Insert endnotes through the document’s note tool; if a new note is added earlier, automatic renumbering should update both the reference mark and the endnote list.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
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