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DOCX Cross-Reference Hyperlinker

The Hyperlinker is KERNIT's lead product: it turns static Word manuscript references into editable hyperlinks while preserving a reviewer-controlled path for uncertain or risky matches.

Reference typeOutput
CitationsInternal links from in-text citations to bibliography entries.
Figures and tablesInternal links from mentions such as Fig. 2 or Table 1 to captions.
Equations and sectionsInternal links from equation and section mentions to numbered targets.
Appendices and algorithmsInternal links when labels and targets are detectable.
DOIs and URLsExternal links to DOI URLs or safe source URLs.
Resolved bibliography entriesDOI/title metadata from resolver evidence, held for review when identity changes are risky.

Product Principles#

  • Reviewability over blind automation. The review drawer exists so wrong links can be corrected before apply.
  • Editable output. KERNIT writes normal Word hyperlinks into a DOCX, not a locked viewer.
  • Same flow for app and API. The browser and API share the scan, resolve, and apply model.

FAQ

Can KERNIT link citations and figures in the same run?
Yes. Settings control citation links, figure links, table links, equations, sections, appendices, DOI handling, and resolver behavior in the same DOCX processing run.
Does it replace Word cross-reference fields?
KERNIT writes hyperlinks. It does not require authors to rebuild a manuscript around Word field codes.
Can I use it without DOI resolution?
Yes. DOI and Crossref resolution are optional settings. Internal citation and cross-reference linking can run without external DOI enrichment.
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Last updated: May 12, 2026Canonical: https://kernit.org/docs/hyperlinker/