How to add endnotes in Google Docs

Do you consider Google Docs Endnote to be a novel concept? No, it isn’t! Endnotes, on the other hand, are robust entries that are primarily used for comments and clarifications. However, the information may be irrelevant or even worthless in different situations, mainly if you have inherited the document and need to change and update the notes.

How to add endnotes in Google Docs

Before creating the endnotes, you need to add a footnote in your Google Docs.

Step 1: Go to your Google Docs document and open it.

To begin, go to your Google Docs document and open it. You may do this by visiting docs.google.com and selecting one of the papers from the ‘Recent documents’ section. Also, make sure you’re signed in to your Google account.

You can create a new Google Docs document if you don’t currently have one. In addition, you can create a new copy from scratch by clicking the + symbol at the top of the page. You may also use one of Google Docs’ many resumes and other template options.

Step 2: Go to the bottom of the page and scroll down.

You can view the footnote at the bottom of the page after scrolling down.

Step 3: At the bottom of the page, double-click.

On the footer section of the page, click to access the section where you may type your comment.

Step 4: Include a footnote.

You can now enter your footnote. Format your footnote text in the same way you would standard text: change the color, font style, size, etc.

Step 5: To add page numbers, go to “Options” and then “Page numbers.” The defaults will be shown in a dialogue box. Then, by clicking “Apply,” you can save your Google documents after making necessary adjustments.

Step 6: Additionally, you can adjust the ‘Footer format’ to make other changes to your footer (for example, changing the margins).

You can dismiss the footer area by clicking anywhere else in the document.

We are now ready to insert endnotes in your Google Docs.

Step 1: Go to “Add-ons” to insert an endnote into your document.

As soon as you click “Add-ons,” the drop-down box will appear on the screen.

Step 2: Select the “Get add-ons” option.

The new add-on screen will appear on the screen as soon as the “Get add-ons” option is selected.

Step 3: The endnote generator can be found using the search app located at the top right of the Google workspace marketplace dialog box.

You can now install Endnote Generator by choosing the “Install” button.

Step 4: Once Clicking the “Install” button will bring up notification regarding terms and privacy and permissions to install the “Endnote Generator” add-on. Also, be sure to read the “terms of service” and the “privacy policy” before clicking the “continue” button.

Step 5: Once you have clicked the “Continue” option, you will then be redirected to the Google account page. Select the relevant account you need to install the “endnote generator” add-on for your Google document.

Upon completion of the installation, a notification will appear as “Endnote Generator has been installed!” Oh, yes! Your Google Docs have now been successfully installed with Endnote generator add-ons.

The next step is to add an endnote to your Google Docs

Below are the steps to do Google Docs Endnotes.

Step 1: As we mentioned above, in Google Docs, make sure to add text relevant to your footnotes and place the footnotes in the desired place.

Step 2: Now Go to “Add-ons,” select “Endnote generator,” and then select the “Run” option.

Step 3: The Endnote generator dialog box will appear once you click the “Run” option.

Step 4: Click the “Generate” option.

Step 5: As soon as you enable the “generate” option, your endnotes will appear on the last page of your document.

You can easily create an endnote in Google Docs by doing this.

Below are some of the frequently asked questions about the Google docs endnotes.

FAQs

How to convert footnotes to endnotes in Google Docs

There is no direct way to convert footnotes to endnotes in Google Docs but you can manually copy/paste your footnotes into endnote by accessing the Tools menu –> then select the citations option.

In what part of the document do endnotes appear?

The purpose of footnotes and endnotes is to explain, comment on or provide references for text in a document. On each page, endnotes appear at the end of the document, while footnotes appear at the bottom.

When choosing a format for your Google Docs endnotes, what are the considerations that should be kept in mind?

• Endnotes can be bothersome if the reader has to flip to the back of the book every time.
• Endnotes should be included after the bibliography but before the finish of your research paper.
• When the notes are placed towards the end of the paper, it is simpler to read the pages.

What is the format to add the numbering in endnotes

Basically, the endnotes have a fundamental numbering scheme.

• Starting with 1, number in-text citation notes in a superscript typeface.
• Match each number to its associated note in a footnote or an endnote.

How to take advantage of Google docs endnotes in the research paper?

One technique for students to use endnotes in their research is to read the text first, then go back and look at the notes for further information. This is an excellent technique to locate reliable sources for your study. Make a preliminary bibliography of any sources you find interesting. You might also scribble them down on your note cards.

What are the differences between footnotes and endnotes

Both footnotes and endnotes are typical writing tool features when utilizing multiple citation formats. They give authors a simple way to point readers to further material on the study topic and more citations. Though the names are frequently used interchangeably, there are a few fundamental distinctions between footnotes and endnotes.

The arrangement of footnotes and endnotes within a manuscript is the most visible distinction between the two. Footnotes appear at the bottom of a page (i.e., in the footer) rather than endnotes, generally found at the end of a document.

While the text of footnotes and endnotes may appear to be identical, they serve distinct purposes. Endnotes can contain additional content without harming the paper’s style, whereas footnotes are utilized as a citation vehicle for a short citation.

They also usually use a separate numbering system, which helps the reader figure out where to go for further information (either in the page’s footer or at the end of the document).

Only parenthetical citations and a reference list are used in the APA format. Footnotes or endnotes are allowed in MLA format; however, parenthetical citations and mentions are more typically used. There are nearly always footnotes or endnotes in Chicago style.

A bibliography or works cited page is frequently provided with footnotes and endnotes, which includes the precise citation of each writer’s source stated in each footnote and endnote throughout their essay.

The footnote/endnote entry may provide more specific location information than the bibliography item depending on the citation style.

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Conclusion

And now we have come to the end of the article. Now, it’s your turn to utilize Google Docs Endnotes and add endnotes to your Google Docs document. Thank you for spending the time to read this article!

Rajkishore Sahoo

I am Rajkishore, and I have over 14 years of experience in the Software Industry.  For a long time, I have been using Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Sheets for my document usage, and I am sharing all the tips and tricks, the challenges I have come across, and their solutions to use Google Docs for your day-to-day use. I hope you will learn from these practical Google Docs tutorials. Read more.