WPS Footnotes on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about WPS Footnotes mainly focus on deletion, conversion, and formatting behavior, with 3 high-frequency question types.

FAQ

How do I delete a footnote?

  1. Find the matching footnote marker in the main text.
  2. Select the footnote marker in the main text instead of deleting only the note text at the bottom of the page.
  3. Delete the marker, and the corresponding footnote content is removed as well.

How do I convert a footnote to an endnote?

  1. Find the footnote you want to change in the document.
  2. Right-click the footnote content or related marker.
  3. Choose the option to convert it to an endnote and complete the action as prompted.

Why is the footnote number or position different from what I expected?

  1. Open the Footnote and Endnote settings window from the References tab.
  2. Check whether the footnote position, numbering format, and starting number match the current document requirements.
  3. Confirm the apply scope and apply the settings again.

Glossary

TermDefinition
FootnoteA note placed at the bottom of a page to provide extra explanation or cite a source.
EndnoteA note placed at the end of a document or section. It serves a similar purpose to a footnote but appears in a different location.
Numbering formatThe numbering style used for footnotes or endnotes, such as numbers or letters.