How to Insert Citations in Microsoft Word

Learn how to insert citations in Microsoft Word, including how to select citation styles, use placeholders, edit sources, and insert bibliographies, reference lists, and works cited lists.

These steps are for Word in Microsoft 365, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

👉Do you want to insert APA 7 or Chicago 18 citations? Watch "Create APA 7 and Chicago 18 Citations in Microsoft Word with Mendeley Cite." youtu.be/HFFgiIJY400

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:56 How to select a citation style
2:15 How to insert citations for new sources
3:27 How to insert citations for existing sources
4:01 How to edit sources
5:40 How to use citation placeholders
6:49 How to insert bibliographies, reference lists, or works cited lists

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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