How do I make in-text citations for AMA in Google Docs and Word?
Answer
In-text citations for AMA take the form of superscript numbers. Use the following steps to make them:
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Type a number next to the information you are paraphrasing or summarizing
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Highlight it
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Click the Superscript option
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Google Docs:
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Click on Format in the top menu
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Click on Text
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Click Superscript
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Microsoft Word/Word for Mac:
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Click on the icon in the toolbar
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Office 365 Word:
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In the toolbar click on the 3 dots next to font color and highlight
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Click Superscript
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You do not need to include anything else in text unless, narratively, it makes sense to mention the authors.
If you need further help, contact a librarian.