A method of, and system for, designating footnotes and footnote references based on, and beginning with, an operator defined initial designation. The initial designation can be made up of both a variable functional portion and an accompanying fixed aesthetic portion. The functional portion is for numbering...http://www.google.fr/patents/US4648071?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US4648071 - Designation of footnotes and footnote reference
