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References & citations 📄

Perlego’s built-in citation generator helps you create references in 20+ styles, and (for selected styles) create in-text citations with page numbers.

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Good to know: References & citations are currently available on the website only (not in the app).

Generate a reference (bibliography citation)

Step by step

  1. Open the ebook you want to cite.

  2. Click the quotation mark (") icon in the left-hand menu.

    • Tip: use the keyboard shortcut P.

  3. Choose your referencing style from the dropdown.

  4. Click Copy to copy the citation.

Screenshot of Perlego’s citation tool showing the referencing style dropdown and Copy button.

Referencing styles available

We offer a wide range of styles in the Perlego Reader.

  • AAA (American Anthropological Association)

  • ACS (American Chemical Society)

  • AMA (American Medical Association)

  • APA 6 (American Psychological Association 6th edition)

  • APA 7 (American Psychological Association 7th edition)

  • APSA (American Political Science Association)

  • Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition (author-date)

  • Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition (full note)

  • CSE (Council of Science Editors)

  • Harvard

  • Harvard (Australian style)

  • Harvard (Leeds)

  • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

  • MHRA (Modern Humanities Research Association)

  • MHRA (Modern Humanities Research Association — author-date)

  • MLA 7 (Modern Language Association 7th edition)

  • MLA 8 (Modern Language Association 8th edition)

  • NLM (National Library of Medicine)

  • OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities)

  • SBL (Society for Biblical Literature)

  • SBL (Society for Biblical Literature — Full Note)

  • Turabian

  • Turabian 9

  • Vancouver

If you don’t see the one you need, let us know via live chat or email.

Create an in-text citation (with page numbers)

In-text citations with page numbers are currently available for these referencing styles:

  • APA 6

  • APA 7

  • Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition

  • Harvard

  • OSCOLA

  • Turabian 9

Step by step

  1. Select the text you want to cite in the Perlego Reader.

  2. Click the quotation marks in the pop-up.

  3. Your in-text citation (including page number information where available) will be added to your referencing tab in your chosen style—ready to copy into your work.

Illustration showing highlighted text and the quotation mark option for creating an in-text citation.

Identifying page numbers

Some ebooks (especially PDF ebooks) include fixed page numbers that match the print edition.

Screenshot showing fixed page numbers in a PDF ebook view.

You may also see the Page Counter, which shows page numbers true to the digital edition of the ebook.

For referencing, both are acceptable—but we recommend using fixed page numbers when they’re available.

Citing ebooks without page numbers

Page numbers may not be available for every title.

If there are no page numbers, please consult your style guidelines or instructor.

đŸȘ„ Pro tip: most style guides suggest using the narrowest location reference available, such as the chapter title, section title, or paragraph number.

Using external referencing tools

Whether you’re using tools like Zotero, EndNote, or Mendeley, you can save and organise references from Perlego.

Read more: ✂ Manage references using external citation tools and web clippers

Troubleshooting

I can’t see the quotation mark (") icon

  • Make sure you’re using Perlego on the website (this feature isn’t available in the app).

  • Try refreshing the page, then reopen the ebook.

My in-text citation doesn’t show a page number

Some titles don’t include fixed page numbers. If page numbers aren’t available, follow the guidance in Citing ebooks without page numbers above.

I don’t see the referencing style I need

Let us know what you’re looking for—we’re always happy to receive requests.

More support 💙

For additional resources on how to reference, check out our Knowledge Base 🧠

If you need help, contact our Customer Support Team via live chat or email [email protected].

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