Instead of distracting from the main content, you might easilyplace footnotesin your Google Docs.

This indicator isformatted as superscriptand much less invasive than a string of related text.

Select Insert > Footnote in the menu.

Footnote in the Insert menu on the web

You’ll immediately see the footnote indicator where you placed your cursor.

You’ll also see the footnote at the end of the page which now contains your cursor.

This allows you to enter the footnote text right away.

Footnote and indicator inserted

jot down your note, details, or reference into the footnote area.

you’ve got the option to then select a spot in your document to continue writing.

If you add morefootnotesto your document, each is numbered sequentially in relation to the page you’re on.

Footnote text added on the web

Plus, Google Docs automatically adjust thespacingat the end of the document to accommodate all footnotes you add.

Alternatively, you might go for the number and hit Delete.

The steps are the same for bothAndroidandiPhone.

Two footnotes in Google Docs on the web

pop swing open the Google Docs app to your document.

Place your cursor to the right of the word or opt for word.

Then, tap the Insert icon (plus sign) at the top.

Footnote number selected in the text

When the Insert options appear at the bottom, choose “Footnote.”

Then, press the Backspace key on the keyboard.

This deletes the footnote and adjusts any other footnotes in your document accordingly.

Footnote in the mobile app Insert menu

For more, look at how touse headers and footers in Google Docstoo!

Footnote and indicator inserted in the mobile app

Two footnotes in the Google Docs mobile app

Cursor placement to remove a footnote indicator

Footnote deleted in the mobile app