AI document question answering
Citely helps you ask focused questions about your files, then inspect the evidence connected to the response.
What it does
Upload a supported document, wait until processing is ready, and ask a question about its contents. Citely scopes the conversation to the selected document or connected collection before retrieving passages for the response.
Why the source matters
A generated answer is easier to evaluate when the relevant source excerpt stays close by. Citely links answer citations to the document, page and precise passage when that location can be verified.
Useful for review work
Use it to understand reports, policies, research notes, project files and other material where you need to move from a question to the underlying text without losing context.
Know the limits
Scanned pages, complex layouts, incomplete extraction and unsupported questions can reduce answer quality. Citely is in beta, so review the original evidence before relying on an answer.
Frequently asked questions
What is AI document question answering?
AI document question answering lets you ask a question in plain language about an uploaded file and receive an answer drawn from passages in that file. Citely retrieves relevant passages from the selected document or collection and links the answer to the source excerpts.
Can I ask questions across several documents at once?
Yes. In Citely you can connect documents in a folder conversation and ask a question across the selected material. Each citation still identifies which document it came from.
Is the answer always correct?
No. Citely is in beta, and scanned pages, complex layouts or incomplete extraction can reduce answer quality. Open the cited passage and review the original document before relying on an answer.