How to detect orphaned footnote references
- Step 1Drop draft — Upload the academic or long-form Markdown draft.
- Step 2Validate — Click Run — orphaned references are listed in the report.
- Step 3Add missing definitions — Edit your draft to add the missing footnote definitions.
Frequently asked questions
Does it suggest definition text?+
It identifies orphans; the actual definition text is yours to write.
What about over-defined footnotes?+
Definitions without references are also reported — you can decide whether to remove them.
Can I run this on Pandoc-style footnotes?+
Yes. Both reference-style and Pandoc inline syntax are validated.
Privacy first
All Markdown processing runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. No file is ever uploaded to JAD Apps servers — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.