How citations work

When you enable web search or deep research, AI for Docs can include citations so you can verify facts and link to sources.

Where you will see citations

• In the sidebar while it is running (sources count).
• In your document output, appended under a “Citations” heading with numbered links.

No inline citation markers

AI for Docs does not add inline markers like [1] in the body text. Instead, it appends a numbered citations list at the end.

How to use citations for SEO writing

• Link to primary sources whenever possible.
• Cross-check any numbers or claims before publishing.
• Ask the AI to quote or summarize the specific cited section if you need more confidence.

Example prompt

Research: <topic>
Return:
- A structured answer with headings
- 5 to 10 citations
- A short “Sources I should read first” list

Tip: If you see 0 sources, make sure Enable web search is turned on in the Writer sidebar.