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Every chat answer includes numbered citations that point to the exact passages Navigator used. Citations help you verify answers against your source documents.

Inline citation badges​

In the answer text, citation numbers appear as small teal badges (for example [1], [2]). Click a badge to open the source preview panel on the right side of the screen.

Some answers also include:

  • Globe icons — external references (for example PubMed search results)
  • Shield icons — PI-verified content that a Principal Investigator has confirmed
  • Regulatory badges — governance or regulatory references (for example [Reg-1]), shown as small teal badges you can click to inspect

Citation list below the answer​

Scroll below the answer to see a full list of citations. Each row shows:

  • Citation number
  • Document type (for example Protocol Document, Lab Manual)
  • Page number (when available)

Click any row to open the same preview panel.

Source preview panel​

The preview panel slides in from the right and shows:

  1. Document details — document type and file name
  2. Highlighted excerpt — the relevant passage from the document
  3. Document viewer — for PDF sources, an in-app viewer may scroll to the cited page; other file types show the extracted passage Navigator used

Close the panel with the X button or by clicking outside it on larger screens.

Copy answer with citations​

Use the Copy button on a message to copy the full answer text including citation references, useful for pasting into notes or emails.

PI-verified citations​

When a citation is marked PI Verified, it means a Principal Investigator has reviewed and confirmed that content. These appear with a green shield icon instead of a number.