Footnote
A footnote is a brief explanatory note or reference that appears at the bottom of the page, used to provide:
- Additional information
- Clarification
- Citations or references
Footnotes allow the author to include important but non-essential content without interrupting the main flow of the text.
🧠 Purposes
- Cite a source (academic, clinical, legal)
- Add extra context or explanation
- Include legal disclaimers or conflicts of interest
- Clarify uncommon terminology or exceptions
📚 Example in Text
The technique was first described in the early 2000s.1)
This will render as a small numbered link in the body, and the full note will appear at the bottom of the page.
🛠️ How to Use in DokuWiki
Use `2)` syntax for footnotes:
- Inline example:
`The patient showed complete recovery.3)`
- Multiple footnotes are numbered automatically:
✅ Notes
- Footnotes are automatically rendered at the bottom of the page.
- They are ideal for references, clarifications, and non-critical remarks.
- For inline citations with formal references, consider a dedicated bibliography section as well.