How to Use WPS Endnote on macOS

Use WPS Endnote with 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; start from the How-to Index to insert, move between, and format endnotes.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert an Endnote

Feature entry: References tab → Insert Endnote

1. Place the cursor where you want to add the endnote.
2. Click Insert Endnote on the References tab.
3. A note area appears at the end of the document.
4. Type the note content in the endnote area.
5. Return to the main text and confirm that the reference number appears automatically.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A reference number appears in the main text, and a matching endnote area appears at the end of the document.
• You can continue: You can edit the note content or insert another endnote.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the cursor is not placed first, the endnote may be inserted in the wrong position.
• Environment note: This action requires an editable document.

2. Go to the Previous Endnote

Feature entry: References tab → Previous Endnote

1. Open a document that contains multiple endnotes.
2. Click the References tab.
3. Click Previous Endnote.
4. Check whether the view moves to the earlier endnote.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The view jumps to the previous endnote location.
• You can continue: You can edit that note or continue navigating.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the document has only one endnote, the navigation effect may not be obvious.

3. Go to the Next Endnote

Feature entry: References tab → Next Endnote

1. Open a document that contains multiple endnotes.
2. Click the References tab.
3. Click Next Endnote.
4. Check whether the view moves to the later endnote.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The view jumps to the next endnote location.
• You can continue: You can continue reviewing later notes.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the document contains only a small number of endnotes, navigation range is limited.

4. Set Endnote Format

Feature entry: References tab → lower-right arrow in the Footnotes and Endnotes area → Footnotes and Endnotes

1. Click the References tab.
2. Click the lower-right arrow in the Footnotes and Endnotes area to open the Footnotes and Endnotes dialog.
3. Set the endnote location, such as end of document or end of section.
4. Set the numbering format, such as i, ii, iii or 1, 2, 3.
5. Set the starting number.
6. Choose the apply scope and click Apply.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The endnote location or numbering format updates according to your settings.
• You can continue: You can keep inserting endnotes with the current settings.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not confirm the target section before changing the apply scope, other parts of the document may also be affected.