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on footnotes vs in footnotes

Both "on footnotes" and "in footnotes" are not commonly used phrases in English. The correct preposition to use with "footnotes" is "in."

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 824 views

This is not a correct construction in English.

"on footnotes"

The preposition "on" is not typically used with the word "footnotes." Instead, the correct preposition to use is "in."

Alternatives:

  • in footnotes
  • within footnotes
  • among footnotes
  • referenced in footnotes
  • cited in footnotes

This is the correct preposition to use with the word "footnotes."

"in footnotes"

When referring to content that appears in the notes section of a document or publication, the preposition "in" is used with the word "footnotes."

Alternatives:

  • within footnotes
  • among footnotes
  • referenced in footnotes
  • cited in footnotes
  • included in footnotes

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