How to Cite in Word

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Choose a citation style on the "References" tab.. Click "Add New Source" to enter information about a source.. Continue to insert citations as you write your paper.

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Choose a citation style on the "References" tab.

Step 1

Choose a citation style on the "References" tab.

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Click "Add New Source" to enter information about a source.

Step 2

Click "Add New Source" to enter information about a source.

3

Continue to insert citations as you write your paper.

Step 3

Continue to insert citations as you write your paper.

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Use the "Manage Sources" button to edit or delete sources.

Step 4

Use the "Manage Sources" button to edit or delete sources.

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Select the footnote or endnote option on the "References" tab.

Step 5

Select the footnote or endnote option on the "References" tab.

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Use the "Expand" icon to adjust footnote or endnote settings.

Step 6

Use the "Expand" icon to adjust footnote or endnote settings.

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Type your footnote or endnote into your document.

Step 7

Type your footnote or endnote into your document.

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Double-click the footnote number to go back to the document.

Step 8

Double-click the footnote number to go back to the document.

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Choose the format for your bibliography.

Step 9

Choose the format for your bibliography.

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Generate your bibliography with a click.

Step 10

Generate your bibliography with a click.

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Proofread your bibliography carefully.

Step 11

Proofread your bibliography carefully.

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