Footnote Numbering
Footnote numbering connects an in-text reference mark to the corresponding note at the bottom of the page. Word can control number format and section-level restarting, but the required sequence is a style decision.
Use the document system’s footnote references so in-text marks and notes stay linked; choose continuous or restarted numbering according to the governing style.
Key details
Important caveats
Style Boundary
Number format, restarting conventions and note typography vary by publication or citation style; software capability is not a universal rule.
Further guidance
Linkage
Insert footnotes through the note feature so the reference mark and note remain connected instead of typing superscript numbers manually.
Sequence
Choose a consistent numbering scheme and apply any restart rule at the document or section level through the authoring system when possible.
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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