Insert a citation

1. Place your cursor where you want to add a citation.

2. On the References tab, select the drop down box next to   Style.

3. Choose a citation style, select  Insert Citation and then choose   Add New Source.

4. Enter the source details and select OK.

Inserting a citation isn't currently possible in Word for the web. You can, however, insert a citation in the Word desktop app.

1. To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.
   
   

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1. Place your cursor where you want to add a citation.

2. On the References tab, select   Insert Citation.