New Google Docs plugin beta

Paperpile is introducing a brand-new version of the Google Docs plugin. It provides a new look, many new features, and improved performance.

Note: The new Google Docs plugin is currently in public beta. More detailed documentation is coming soon.

Contact support@paperpile.com if you run into any issues.

Get started

To switch to the new Google Docs plugin, in the Paperpile menu, select Try the new plugin.

In the dialog that opens, click Switch to new plugin.

You can switch back to the legacy plugin anytime.

Citation dialog

The new citation dialog has a streamlined look and feel and supports more features, including citing references from shared libraries and advanced search syntax.

The beta citation dialog in Google Docs with Library and Online tabs, a “This document” filter set to the Manuscript folder, six matching references listed, a “Cite with options” action, and Cancel and “Insert citation” buttons.

Citation options

Clicking a citation chip in the dialog shows all options and actions available, including new highly-requested features for increased manual control.

The beta citation options panel for one reference, with Edit, “Open in Paperpile” and “Open PDF” buttons, a Page field, “Cite as” radio choices from (Author Year) to “No citation”, and Prefix, Postfix and Override fields.

Other new features

  • Support for document tabs: place a bibliography in each tab, at the end of the document, or both.
  • Improved performance: refreshing citations is 3-5x faster.
  • Synced folders: choose a folder to keep synced with the references in your document.

Troubleshooting

Authentication issues

The new Google Docs plugin uses a different mechanism to reformat your citations and bibliography. When you reformat citations for the first time, you should be guided through a flow to grant a limited new set of permissions to the Paperpile app.

If you run in problems, please contact support@paperpile.com. Take a screenshot of any error messages you encounter to share with our support team.