Sources & References
How to see where a companion's answers come from.
When a companion draws on specific documents or resources to answer your question, it can show you exactly where that information came from. These are called source citations.
How source cards work
After a companion's response, you may see one or more source cards. Each card shows:
- File icon — An icon representing the type of source (PDF, Word doc, Excel, PowerPoint, video, image, or text file).
- File name — The name of the resource the companion referenced.
- Page or timestamp chips — If the source is a PDF, you'll see page numbers you can click to jump to the exact page. For videos and audio, you'll see timestamps instead.
Clicking a source
Click on a source card to open the original resource. On larger screens, it opens in a new tab. On smaller screens, it opens in a built-in viewer so you can read or watch the source without leaving the chat.
If the source has page or timestamp chips, clicking a specific chip takes you directly to the relevant section of that resource.
Why some answers don't have sources
Not every response includes source citations. Sources only appear when the companion retrieves information from uploaded resources (documents, videos, etc.) that its creator has provided. If the companion answers from its general knowledge or instructions rather than a specific file, there won't be a source card attached.
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