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CiteCount is a web application that provides an accurate word count of your text, excluding in-text citations. It supports MLA, APA, and Chicago style in-text citation formats.

Key Features

• Accurate Word Count: Get a precise word count of your document, excluding citations.
• Citation Detection: Automatically identifies and excludes citations in MLA, APA, and Chicago formats.
• Real-time Counting: Word counts are updated as you type or paste text.
• File Upload: Upload .docx and .pdf files to automatically extract text and count words.
• Manual Input: Type or paste text directly into the editor.
• Citations Management: Manage citations and choose whether to include them in the total word count.
• Text Formatting: Basic text formatting options (bold, italic, underline) are available.
• Data Privacy: All processing is done on your device, ensuring your data stays private.
• AutoSave: Your content is automatically saved as you type.
• Offline Access: CiteCount can be used even without an internet connection.

How to Use

1. Input Text:
   • Type directly into the editor.
   • Paste text from your document.
   • Drag and drop a .docx or .pdf file into the editor.
   • Click the " Paste from Clipboard" button to paste content from your clipboard.
   • Click "Try Example" to load sample text.
2. View Word Counts: The "Total Words" counter displays the total word count of the text. The "Words without Citations" counter shows the word count excluding citations. The "Citations" counter shows the total number of citations found.
3. Manage Citations:
   • Click the "Manage Citations" button (on smaller screens) or use the citations panel (on larger screens) to view a list of detected citations.
   • Toggle the "Include in Total" option for each citation to include or exclude it from the word count.
   • Clicking on a citation in the citation table will highlight its location in the text editor.
4. Format Text: Use the toolbar buttons to apply basic formatting (bold, italic, underline) to your text.
5. Settings:
   • Click the "Settings" button (gear icon) to access settings.
   • Enable or disable AutoSave to automatically save your work.
   • Enable or disable "Warn on leave" to receive a warning if you attempt to leave the page without saving.
   • Toggle Spell Check to use native spell checking.
   • Use "Reset All Settings" to reset all settings to default.
6. Other Apps:
   • Click the "More Apps" button (three horizontal lines icon) to access other useful IB apps.

Additional Information

• CiteCount uses smart citation detection to identify and exclude in-text citations.
• The application is designed to be privacy-focused, with all processing done on your device.

Troubleshooting

• If CiteCount is not working as expected, try resetting all settings by clicking the "Reset All Settings" button in the settings menu.

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