[tex] comment

Method 1 :

% example4.tex

\documentclass{report}

\title{Aesop Fables}

\author{Aesop\thanks{Thanks to the reader.}

\and Nobody\thanks{Thanks to nobody}}

\date{\today}

\begin{document}

\maketitle

A Dove\footnote{Pigeon, an emblem of peace.}

sitting on a tree overhanging the water plucked a

leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her. The Ant

climbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank.

\end{document}

Method 2:

\documentclass{report}

\title{Aesop Fables}

\author{Aesop\thanks{Thanks to the reader.}

\and Nobody\thanks{Thanks to nobody}}

\date{\today}

\begin{document}

\maketitle

A Dove\marginpar{Pigeon, an emblem of peace.}

sitting on a tree overhanging the water plucked a

leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her. The Ant

climbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank.

\end{document}