Sidenotes Style Notes Word 2010: Converting Footnotes to Sidenotes

When converting footnotes to sidenotes in Microsoft Word 2010, it is essential to consider the inconsistency in the order of anchor and manual order. This may seem daunting, but with a well-crafted script, you can easily handle the conversion process.

One way to approach this issue is by applying a paragraph style to the first paragraph in each note frame. This will automatically assign a paragraph number to the first paragraph, allowing you to set a paragraph destination and create a cross-reference that serves as the note reference. By keeping sidenotes in their frames and only applying automatic numbering, you can utilize a variant of the script that converts footnotes to sidenotes.

To begin, locate the `LocationOptions.AFTER` option in your script, followed by `fn.insertionPoints`. This will enable you to check the style using `checkStyle()`. Next, set the `findGrepPreferences.position` to `Position.SUPERSCRIPT` and `findGrepPreferences.appliedCharacterStyle` to `Var footnoteReferenceStyle = 'Footnote reference'`.

With these settings in place, use `fn.findGrepPreferences.findWhat` to search for the anchor point. This can be achieved by setting `'^+'` as the search criteria. Once you have located the anchor point, add it to your document using `.add()`.

For documents with multiple footnotes, you can utilize this script to convert all of them in one go. After conversion, set symbols as the numbering style in the footnote options. You can also customize the script by renaming the character style or adjusting the space after the number.

In some cases, you may encounter anchor points that are not correctly placed, such as being part of a word before instead of after the number and superscripted. In these situations, a dedicated script may fail to convert the footnotes successfully. However, this script is designed to handle various scenarios, including both manual reference and anchor orders.

By utilizing this script, you can efficiently convert your footnotes to sidenotes in Microsoft Word 2010, ensuring that your document looks professional and organized.

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