Footnotes vs. endnotes Before we begin, we need to clarify the terms footnote and endnote. You’ll find both on the References tab in the Footnotes group. The only difference is their placement.

A footnote is at the bottom of the page containing its reference number. Endnotes appear at the end of the whole document. To place an endnote, go to the References tab and select Insert Endnote.

Now, let’s update those field codes as follows: Click anywhere inside any footnote in the document. Press Ctrl+A to select all footnotes, but only footnotes (Figure B).

How to Shift Footnotes to the Next Page in Word 2007. Microsoft Word usually sets each page's footnotes in the footer at the page's bottom. This positioning lets readers easily read a footnote and ...