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Frequently asked questions
Which citation editions are supported?
APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, and Chicago author-date (17th ed.). Formatting rules are applied client-side, so citations generate instantly and the tool works offline after the page loads.
How does DOI / ISBN autofill work?
Paste a DOI (e.g. 10.1000/xyz123) or an ISBN and the tool fetches the metadata and fills in authors, title, publisher, year and more automatically. Autofill needs an internet connection; manual entry always works offline.
Do I need to check the capitalization?
Yes. Autofilled metadata often arrives in ALL CAPS or with wrong title case. APA, MLA and Chicago each have their own capitalization rules, so give every citation a quick review before submitting your paper.
Is my bibliography saved?
Your bibliography is kept in the page while it is open. Copy it when you are done: there is no account and nothing is stored on a server, so closing the tab clears it.
Why is this better than paid citation machines?
No signup, no ad walls, no citation limits and no premium upsell: unlimited APA, MLA and Chicago citations with DOI/ISBN autofill, free forever. Your data never leaves your browser.
Can I trust this citation generator for my paper?
As a starting point, yes, but always proofread. The tool applies APA 7, MLA 9 and Chicago formatting rules correctly, yet source data can carry wrong capitalization or missing fields. Verify each citation against the official style guide before submitting.