How to Add Footnotes in Google Docs

A step-by-step guide on how to add and format footnotes in Google Docs, including keyboard shortcuts and font size adjustments.

• Adding Footnotes in Google Docs. Learn how to add and format footnotes in Google Docs. This guide covers inserting footnotes and the keyboard shortcuts to adding footnotes.
• Click on the location where you want to add a footnote.
• Navigate to the top menu bar. Click on Insert to reveal the dropdown menu.
• In the Insert dropdown menu, select Footnote. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+F (Windows) or Command+Option+F (Mac).
• A superscript number appears in your document. Your cursor moves to the bottom of the page. Type your footnote content here.
• Your footnote is added. Format it like any other text. To return to the main text, click anywhere in the document body.
• You've learned how to add and format footnotes in Google Docs. Practice these steps to enhance your document with additional information and citations.