Cross-references in Pages?

This is one of those "In Word I could do ____, how do I do it in Pages?" questions.
Word has a cross-reference feature where, for example, you could insert a statement such as: "See footnote __, above." The blank line would actually be text field that was linked to a previous footnote, and if the previous footnote changed number, the cross-reference would automatically change number as well.
Is there an equivalent function in Pages? Thanks.

Feature unavailable.
_Go to "Provide Pages Feedback" in the "Pages" menu_, describe what you wish.
Then, cross your fingers, and wait _at least_ for iWork'10
If you can't wait, use Word
Yvan KOENIG (VALLAURIS, France) mercredi 23 septembre 2009 17:51:54

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