How do Markdown footnotes work?

Footnotes use [^1] syntax in the text body and [^1]: definition at the bottom. This tool generates both parts for you.

Are footnotes supported on GitHub?

Yes, GitHub Flavored Markdown supports footnotes.

Footnote Generator

Add footnote references and their definitions through a simple form. Generates properly formatted Markdown footnote syntax with numbered references and bottom-of-page definitions.

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Reference markers (insert in your text)

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Footnote definitions (paste at bottom of document)

[^1]: According to the 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey.
[^2]: Markdown was created by John Gruber in 2004.
[^3]: GitHub Flavored Markdown adds tables, task lists, and strikethrough.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do Markdown footnotes work?: Footnotes use [^1] syntax in the text body and [^1]: definition at the bottom. This tool generates both parts for you.
Are footnotes supported on GitHub?: Yes, GitHub Flavored Markdown supports footnotes.

Guides for this tool

Use a focused example when you need platform-specific syntax or a repeatable document workflow.

Markdown Footnotes: Syntax and Support

Learn the Markdown footnote syntax, check where it works, and avoid broken references in GitHub and CommonMark-based workflows.

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About Footnote Generator

Create and manage Markdown footnotes visually. Free online footnote builder for Markdown documents. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so your content is not sent to a server. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.