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CMS - Chicago Manual of Style (Notes System)

 

CMS In-Text Numbering Rules

CMS In-Text Numbering Rules are as follows:

  • In-text superscripted numbers appear after the punctuation and quotation marks at the end of a cited clause or sentence. There is no space between the punctuation and the numeral.
  • Source material located in the first part of a sentence separated by an em dash (two hyphens) is cited with the number placed before the dash begins.
  • Beginning with 1, each number follows in sequential order from page to page regardless of whether they are footnotes or endnotes.
  • Superscripted numbers can be created in Microsoft® Word.

Superscripting Numbers with Microsoft® Word

  1. Select Font on the tool bar Format drop-down menu and open the Font tab.
  2. Select the same font, size and style used in the rest of your document.
  3. Select automatic (for black) or another color choice from the Font color menu.
  4. Check the Superscript option in the Effects section.
  5. Click OK, return to your document and insert your superscript number.
  6. Once inserted, you must return to the Font dialogue box and uncheck the Superscript selection before entering any more text.

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