Place the cursor where the footnote reference should appear
Insert a footnote using your word processor’s footnote command
Type the footnote text at the bottom of the page or in the footnote area
Use a smaller font if required by the style guide
Keep the footnote concise and relevant
Number footnotes automatically if possible
Match the citation style required by your document
Include source details for any quoted or referenced material
Use superscript numbers in the main text if needed
Check that each footnote corresponds to the correct reference
Review formatting for consistency throughout the document
Update footnote numbering after adding or removing notes