Include, in the cue to each note, a hint as to its content, besides just the ordinal pointer. A one-letter abbreviation, standardised thruout the work, may work well, e.g.:
“c” for citation supporting the marked claim
“d” for a definition of the marked term
“f” for further, niche information extending the marked section
“t” for a pedantic detail or technicality modifying the marked clause
Commit to only use notes for one purpose — say, only definitions, or only citations. State this commitment to the reader.
These don’t look like good solutions to me. Just a first impression.
These don’t look like good solutions to me. Just a first impression.