Alphabetical order
Find entries that may be out of place so you can order the list by author surname.
Check your APA references directly in your Word document
Upload your .docx file and review the reference list without copying and pasting each entry. Spot issues with order, hanging indents, authors, dates, italics, DOI, and URLs before you submit.
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APA reference check
Find APA reference errors before you submit
Mentur reviews the reference list inside your Word file and prioritizes bibliography-related findings. It also checks the rest of your document for additional APA issues.
Hanging indents and spacing
Review how each reference is actually formatted inside the Word document.
Authors and dates
Flag missing details and structures that may not follow APA format.
Italics and punctuation
Catch style details and punctuation issues that are easy to overlook.
DOI and URLs
Check how DOI and links are written so you can correct their format.
Citations and references
Find possible mismatches between in-text citations and reference list entries.
How it works
How to check APA references in Word
Upload your .docx once. Mentur analyzes the full document and shows you the reference findings first.
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You can upload your complete paper or a file that mainly contains the reference list, as long as it has at least 100 words.
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APA structureDOI, URLs, and citations
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Mentur finds and checks your references
The same analyzer reviews your reference list while keeping the checks for formatting, structure, and citations across the rest of your document.
References detected
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Issues to review
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See reference findings first
The report prioritizes references and keeps every other APA issue available as additional value.
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Answers to your questions
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about checking APA references directly inside a Word document.
Do I have to copy and paste my references?
No. Upload your Word document in .docx format and Mentur will look for the reference list inside the file.
This lets Mentur review both the entries and formatting details that would be lost if you pasted plain text.
What does Mentur check in APA references?
Mentur can find issues with alphabetical order, hanging indents, spacing, authors, dates, italics, punctuation, and written DOI and URL format.
It also looks for possible mismatches between in-text citations and the reference list when both are present.
Can I upload a file that only contains references?
Yes. Mentur recognizes files made up entirely or mainly of references and adapts the report message.
The file must be a .docx with at least 100 words and no larger than 40 MB.
Does Mentur analyze only the references?
No. Mentur always runs the complete document analysis so important findings are not missed.
When you start from this page, the report presents reference findings first and shows other APA issues as additional information.
Does Mentur verify that a DOI or URL exists?
Mentur checks how the DOI or URL is written and formatted inside the reference.
It should not currently be treated as an existence check against external databases.
Does the checker automatically correct my Word file?
No. Mentur identifies possible issues and provides recommendations so you can decide what to change.
Your original Word file is not modified during the analysis.
Does it work with APA 7?
Yes. The analysis uses APA 7 as its general reference.
If your university has its own requirements, compare the report with your institution’s guide or rubric.
Is my document private?
Mentur processes the file to generate the analysis and does not publish your work.
Read the Privacy Policy for details about data processing and the providers needed to operate the service.
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