When using WPS Footnotes and Endnotes, users often ask about 3 topics: the difference between footnotes and endnotes, how note placement works, and what happens when a footnote number is tapped.
FAQ
What is the difference between a footnote and an endnote?
- A footnote appears at the bottom of the current page and is useful for immediate page-level explanation.
- An endnote appears at the end of the document and is useful for grouped references or unified notes.
- Choose an endnote when you want notes collected at the end of the document, and choose a footnote when readers should see the note for the current page more directly.
Why is numbering added automatically after insertion?
- Both footnotes and endnotes use automatic numbering to manage note order.
- When you add or delete a note, numbering is updated based on the current positions.
- This helps reduce manual renumbering work and layout mistakes.
What happens when I tap a footnote number in the main text?
- Tapping a footnote number in the main text jumps to the related footnote at the bottom of the page.
- You can read the note content directly there.
- After that, you can return to the main text and continue reading or editing.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Footnote | A note shown at the bottom of the current page, usually used for explanation or citation details. |
| Endnote | A note shown at the end of the document, suitable for grouped references or unified explanations. |
| Automatic numbering | The numbering order that WPS creates and maintains automatically after you insert footnotes or endnotes. |