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A footnote is an annotation with additional information usually provided at the end of a page,
chapter, or book. We recommend avoiding footnotes because they aren't accessible and can present
challenges for localization efforts.
Instead of a footnote, consider using the following formats to convey information:
If the only way to convey this information is to use a footnote, then use a superscript
number—for example, <sup>1</sup>.
Recommended: You want to add a footnote to this sentence.1
1 Put this footnote at the bottom of the page.
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Last updated 2025-04-02 UTC.
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