This tutorial explains how to create footnote in Word using Python. It has details to set the IDE, a list of steps, and a sample code to insert footnote in Word using Python. You will learn to customize the placement of the footnote at the end of page or the document as per the requirements.

Steps to Add Footnote in Word using Python

1. Set the environment to use Aspose.Words for Python via .NET to insert footnotes
2. Load the input DOCX file into the Document class object
3. Instantiate the DocumentBuilder object by linking it with the loaded Word file
4. Find the targe node in the existing document or insert new text where footnote is to be added
5. Set the footnote type and text and call the insert_footnote() method
6. Customize the footnote_options by setting the numbering rule and position
7. Save the updated Word file after adding the footnote

These steps summarize how to put footnotes in Word using Python. Import the aspose.words module, apply the license if required, load the existing file or create a new Word file, link it with the DocumentBuilder and write text if the file is empty. Call the insert_footnote() method with footnote type and footnote text, customize the footnote using the footnote_options and save the resultant Word file with the footnotes in it.

Code to Insert a Footnote in Word using Python

This code explains how to make a footnote in Word using Python. A footnote is used for adding notes at the end of the current page for citation, short note, or clarification. However if you want to add reference, bibliography notes, or supplementary details, use the endnote type.

You have learned to work with footnote and endnote here. If you want to edit macro in a Word file, refer to the article Edit macro in Word using Python.