Asked by Vishaldeep Singh on May 29, 2024

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Which of the following is true of footnotes?

A) Footnotes must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws.
B) Footnotes are similar to talking headings which give a reader the main message of the visual.
C) Footnotes, by convention, appear above the tabular displays or visuals that they refer to.
D) Footnotes are keyed to the part that they explain by means of a superscript number or symbol.
E) Footnotes are the top-most components of a visual.

Footnotes

Notes placed at the bottom of a page within a document or publication that provide additional information or citations related to the text above.

Superscript Number

A small number placed slightly above the normal text line, often used for footnotes, endnotes, or mathematical exponents.

  • Achieve proficiency in the appropriate application of source citations and footnotes within visual materials.
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Jasdeep SinghJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Footnotes are conventionally located below the visual or table they refer to and are identified by a symbol or superscript number to indicate which part they explain.