PerplexityCitations
Perplexity displays inline citations in responses that connect users to original sources, providing transparency and verification through hover, click, and expanded views.
Response text with numbered citation markers inline
What's happening
Perplexity uses numbered citations throughout responses and provides multiple ways to interact with sources. Users can see source details through various interactions or expand the full "Reviewed sources" list to browse all information sources.
Patterns
Numbered citations that connect to source information
Source reliability indicators displayed when viewing source information
Expanded view for browsing all sources used to generate the answer
UX Insights
- •Citations don't interrupt reading flow
- •Multiple interaction points allow users to verify information at different levels of detail
- •Expanded source view allows deep-diving into references
- •Source quality indicators build trust
- •Numbered system allows easy reference
Design Decisions
The multi-layered citation system combined with an expandable source list keeps the interface clean while providing deep transparency. Users can choose between quick verification or a full inspection via the expander link.
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