audit-crossrefs

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Phase 7: Convert hardcoded cross-references to auto-updating NOTEREF fields

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Phase 7: Cross-References

Convert hardcoded supra/infra note numbers to NOTEREF field codes that auto-update when footnotes are renumbered.

What This Phase Does

Scan footnotes for supra note N and infra note N patterns
Add bookmarks to target footnoteReferences in document.xml
Replace hardcoded numbers with NOTEREF field codes
Preserve existing NOTEREFs and bookmarks

Script

BB_SCRIPTS=$(${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/bluebook-audit/scripts)

# Preview changes
python3 "$BB_SCRIPTS/create_crossrefs.py" --docx <path> --dry-run

# Apply (creates .bak backup)
python3 "$BB_SCRIPTS/create_crossrefs.py" --docx <path>

Workflow

Dry run first — review the cross-reference map and bookmark plan
Apply — the script backs up the original before writing
Verify in Word — open the DOCX, press Ctrl+A then F9 to update all fields
Spot-check — confirm 5-10 supra references display the correct numbers
Renumber test (optional) — add a footnote before a referenced target and confirm the supra numbers update

What Gets Converted

Pattern	Example	Result
Single supra	`supra note 42`	NOTEREF to FN42 bookmark
Single infra	`infra note 188`	NOTEREF to FN188 bookmark
Range	`infra notes 209-210`	Two NOTEREFs with separator
With pincite	`supra note 42, at 15`	NOTEREF + roman `, at 15`
Existing NOTEREF	(already converted)	Skipped

What Is NOT Converted (Phase 2 — Future)

Part/Section references (supra Section I.A., infra Part III)
These require a heading-to-bookmark mapping strategy since heading numbering is partially auto-generated

Gate: Exit Cross-References

Dry run reviewed — cross-reference map is correct
NOTEREF fields created for all supra/infra note references
Backup DOCX exists
Word field update (Ctrl+A, F9) confirms correct numbers

Workflow Complete

Present final summary to user:

Total formatting corrections applied (from Phase 4)
Total URLs archived (from Phase 6)
Total NOTEREF fields created (from Phase 7)
Final DOCX file path