Can it automate supra note citations?

Yes, it can scan your document for static 'supra note' text and convert it into dynamic NOTEREF fields that update automatically when footnote numbers change.

Is it safe to run on my existing Word files?

The skill includes a dry-run mode to preview changes and is designed to be idempotent, meaning it can be run multiple times safely without doubling up on fixes.

What kind of document damage does this skill fix?

It repairs missing separator lines, stripped paragraph styles, and corrupted footnote IDs typically caused by round-tripping files through cloud editors like Google Docs or Word Online.

Will it fix my author bio symbols like asterisks or daggers?

Yes, it specifically handles restoring custom marks and uses numRestart logic to ensure your body footnotes start at the correct number.

Does this require manual XML editing knowledge?

No, the skill automates the OOXML-level surgery using Python scripts, allowing you to fix deep document structures without manual XML manipulation.

DOCX Footnote Repair & Cross-References

Name: DOCX Footnote Repair & Cross-References
Author: edwinhu

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生产力与工作流

Repairs corrupted OOXML footnote structures and converts static supra note references into dynamic, auto-updating NOTEREF fields.

This skill provides specialized tools for resolving the structural 'damage' often introduced to Word documents when edited in cloud environments like Google Docs or Word Online. It automates complex OOXML-level surgeries to restore missing footnote separators, fix stripped paragraph styles, and re-sync numbering offsets caused by custom author bio symbols. Beyond simple repairs, it intelligently scans for hardcoded cross-references (e.g., 'supra note 5') and converts them into smart field codes, ensuring your citations remain accurate even as the document evolves. It is an essential utility for legal professionals, academics, and technical writers who require high-fidelity document integrity.

主要功能

01Restores missing footnote separators and continuation lines destroyed by cloud editor round-trips.

02Repairs custom bio footnote marks (*, †, ‡) and resolves resulting numbering offset issues.

03Performs idempotent OOXML surgery to restore stripped paragraph styles across all footnote entries.

04Fixes 'inflated' Table of Contents separator paragraphs that create unwanted page-filling whitespace.

05Converts hardcoded 'supra note' text into dynamic, auto-updating Word NOTEREF field codes.

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使用场景

01Correcting footnote numbering sequences that have been thrown off by author biography symbols.

02Automating the creation of dynamic cross-references for lengthy academic or legal manuscripts.

03Repairing document formatting after a Word file has been corrupted by Google Docs editing.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add edwinhu/workflows docx-footnotes

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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