What’s changing
When adding citations in Google Docs, you can now search for books and online sources, then automatically populate some attributes for those sources.
Citation search navigation
Who’s impacted
End users
Why you’d use it
Citations are an important aspect of many types of documents. This new search and automatic addition function makes it quicker and easier to add citations. By automating part of the source creation process, and ensuring correct formatting, we hope to save you time and reduce manual errors while managing citations.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: This feature will be available automatically. In every document, users can find the feature using the Tools > Citations menu item. Visit the Help Center to learn more about adding citations to your document.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 2, 2021
- Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on November 29, 2021
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers
- Available to users with personal Google Accounts