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Citing references is an essential step when using content from other sources. Below is a guide on how to include citations within the WPS Office software.
Unlike Word, WPS Office doesn't have an 'Insert Citation' feature. If you want to cite references in WPS Office, you can use the footnote or endnote feature. Here’s how to do it:
1. Citing references with Footnote
Using footnotes is another way to cite references in WPS Office that you can explore.
Step 1: Open the document where you want to add citations in WPS Office Docs.
Step 2: Place your cursor at the location where you want to insert the citation.
Step 3: Click on the
Step 4: WPS will automatically insert a numbering at the position of your cursor and move to the bottom of the page for you to enter the reference citation. You can then type in the citation details.
Note: You can format your reference citations according to various standards, including APA, MLA, IEEE, ACS, AAPS, etc. Depending on the requirements of your document, you can choose the appropriate citation style.
2. Citing references using Endnote
Endnote is a footer feature where the citation content is added at the end of the document. Using Endnote is also an efficient way to cite references in WPS Office. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the document where you want to add reference citations in WPS Office Docs.
Step 2: Position the cursor where you wish to insert the citation, then select References → Insert Endnote.
Step 3: WPS will automatically insert a numbering and take you to the end of the document to add your note. Enter the reference information you are citing.
Now you have successfully added a reference citation in WPS Office Docs using Endnote. You can also create a reference list page at the end of your document using this Endnote feature.
Note: You can format the text in footnotes or endnotes just like regular text. Footnotes are typically used for smaller references or notes, while endnotes are more suitable for larger reference lists.
Above, Mytour has shared how to cite references in WPS Office. Although WPS Office doesn't have a citation insertion feature like Microsoft Word, you can quickly use footnotes and endnotes to cite references in WPS Office. We hope this article is helpful to you, and thank you for your interest and following this guide.
