> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.anara.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Search for citation in Note

This tutorial will guide you through finding and adding [citations to your notes](/write/citing), helping you maintain academic integrity and build well-referenced documents.

## Step 1: Open your note

1. Navigate to the [Notes sidebar](/sidebars/notes-sidebar) or your Library
2. Click on the note you want to add citations to
3. The note opens in the [editor](/write/editor)

## Step 2: Select text for citation

Identify the text that needs supporting evidence:

1. **Click and drag** to highlight the statement or claim
2. The **floating menu** appears automatically
3. Look for the **Cite** option in the menu

<Info>
  Anara uses semantic search to find citations, understanding the meaning of your text rather than just matching keywords.
</Info>

## Step 3: Click the Cite button

Once you've selected text:

1. Click **Cite** in the floating menu
2. The citation panel opens on the right
3. The panel stays active, allowing you to cite multiple sections

### Citation panel features:

* **Search tabs**: Toggle between Library and Internet sources
* **Pin option**: Keep the panel open for multiple citations
* **Smart search**: Automatically searches based on your selected text

## Step 4: Search for supporting sources

The citation tool offers two search options:

### Search your Library

* Searches through all documents in your Anara library
* Finds relevant passages from your imported papers
* Perfect for citing sources you've already collected

### Search the Internet

* Searches academic databases and web sources
* Finds research papers, books, and credible websites
* Expands your citation options beyond your library

### Refining your search:

1. The initial search uses your selected text
2. Modify the search query for different results
3. Use specific keywords or author names
4. Filter by publication date or source type

## Step 5: Select and insert citations

Review the search results:

1. **Browse results**: Each shows title, authors, and relevant excerpt
2. **Preview sources**: Click to see more context
3. **Select citations**: Click the **+** button to add
4. **Multiple citations**: Add several sources for the same text

### What happens when you add a citation:

* In-text citation appears in your chosen style (APA, MLA, etc.)
* Full reference is added to your bibliography
* Citation links to the source for verification

## Step 6: Manage citation styles

Customize how citations appear:

1. Go to **Settings** → **Citation Style**
2. Choose from supported styles:
   * APA (7th edition)
   * MLA (9th edition)
   * Chicago
   * Harvard
   * IEEE
   * And more...
3. Changes apply to all new citations

## Advanced citation features

### Pinned citation panel

When working on research-heavy documents:

1. Click the **pin icon** in the citation panel
2. The panel stays open as you move through your document
3. Select different text sections and add citations quickly
4. Unpin when finished

### Semantic citation matching

Anara's AI understands context:

* Finds sources that support your argument
* Identifies related research from different fields
* Suggests citations you might have missed
* Validates claims against academic literature

### Batch citations

For literature reviews or research papers:

1. Pin the citation panel
2. Work through your document systematically
3. Add citations to each claim or statement
4. Build a comprehensive bibliography as you go

## Tips for effective citations

### Writing practices

* **Cite as you write**: Don't wait until the end
* **Over-cite initially**: You can always remove excess
* **Paraphrase properly**: Avoid over-relying on quotes
* **Check relevance**: Ensure citations truly support your point

### Search strategies

* **Use multiple terms**: Try different phrasings
* **Check both sources**: Library and Internet
* **Verify credibility**: Especially for web sources
* **Update searches**: New research publishes constantly

### Organization tips

* **Group similar citations**: For stronger arguments
* **Note contradictions**: When sources disagree
* **Track primary sources**: Not just reviews
* **Save search queries**: For future reference

## Export with citations

When your document is complete, you can [share it](/share/share-overview) or export it:

1. Click **Export** in the editor
2. Choose your format:
   * Word (.docx) - Preserves citations and formatting
   * PDF - For final submission
   * Markdown - For technical documents
3. Citations export correctly in your chosen style

## Common use cases

### Research papers

* Support every major claim
* Build comprehensive literature reviews
* Maintain academic standards

### Essay writing

* Back up arguments with evidence
* Show breadth of reading
* Demonstrate critical thinking

### Note consolidation

* Connect ideas across sources
* Create synthesis documents
* Build knowledge networks

## Next steps

Master citations by exploring:

* [Using agents](/tutorials/mention-agent) to find sources
* [Organizing research](/tutorials/folder-chat) for easy citation
* [Importing documents](/tutorials/import-chat) to expand your citation library