How to Insert a Citation in Word for Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Citing sources is an essential part of academic writing, and Microsoft Word makes it easy to do so with its built-in citation feature. In this article, we will guide you through the process of inserting a citation in Word for Mac.

To insert a citation in Word for Mac, follow these steps:

1. Select all footnotes by clicking into any footnote and then press Control + A (Command + A on a Mac) on your keyboard.

2. Update the cross-references by clicking on the 'Update Fields' button or pressing F9 on your keyboard.

However, the numbers in the '(n footnote number)' cross-references need to be separately updated to reflect these changes. To do this:

* Type a close bracket ')' then a full stop.

* Once you have your note, you can add your pinpoint manually (rather than use the 'Edit and Manage Citation' option) e.g.

You will receive a warning message saying 'Word can't undo this action', click Yes to proceed and update your cross-references.

To refresh and update all your cross-references at once:

* From the 'Reference type' drop-down menu select 'Footnote' and from the 'Insert reference to' menu select Footnote number.

* Place your cursor after the 'above n' in your footnote.

* You will need to insert a cross-reference.

However, for 'above n' citations EndNote cannot detect the number of the footnote at which you previously cited the source. As you insert citations into your document, EndNote will convert your citations to 'ibid' or 'above n' as needed.

By following these steps, you can easily insert a citation in Word for Mac and ensure that your references are accurate and up-to-date.

How to insert a citation in word for mac