How to Reuse a Footnote in Word

You might need to insert a footnote into a Word document if you are creating an academic paper such as a thesis or essay. Footnotes are often helpful in professional reports, as well, when you need to cite another report or refer to a separate file such as a spreadsheet or chart. Microsoft Word includes a footnote feature on the "Insert" tab or menu, making it easy for you to include footnotes. You can reuse a footnote from another page in the same document or from a master document using Word's cross-reference feature.

Instructions
1. Place your cursor on the document where you want to reuse the footnote.
2. Go to the "Insert" menu in Word 2003, point to "Reference," and select "Cross Reference."
Go to the "Insert" tab in Word 2007 or 2010 and click on "Cross Reference" in the "Links" group. The "Cross Reference" dialog box will open.
3. Select "Footnote" in the "Reference Type" box. Choose the footnote you want to reuse in the "For Which Footnote" box.
4. Select the "Insert as Hyperlink" check box if you want to be able to go to the original footnote by clicking on the cross-reference. Select the "Include Above/Below" check box if you want Word to note on the document where the original footnote is in relation to the cross reference.
5. Click the "Insert" button.