Does it keep my Word formatting?

Yes, the .docx is edited in place; only non-standard lists (tables, EndNote fields) trigger a rebuild, with a warning.

Does it add or format references?

No; it only orders what you already cite.

References Text

Renumber every citation by first appearance — in one upload

The journal requires order of appearance; you inserted one reference in the middle and now there are 40 numbers to fix by hand.

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You give

The manuscript with its numbered reference list (.docx, .md or .txt).

You get

The same file renumbered plus the final ordered list and an old→new table to check.

How it works

# References
$ scopetools run ref-order
Deterministic — no model.
It reads every citation marker in the body ([12], superscripts, ranges like 3–5), builds the old→new map by first appearance, rewrites the markers and reorders the list. Legends, tables and the abstract can be included or not.

Deterministic, no model. The same .docx is edited in place — bold, italics and tables stay — and an old→new table comes along so you can check every move.

What it costs

2 credits per file (US$0.10), whatever its length.

Charged only when it delivers — a failed run costs nothing.

Credits are shared across every MetaScope tool — buy once, spend anywhere.

Limits

It does not add, remove or format references — it only orders what is already cited.

Frequently asked questions

Does it keep my Word formatting?: Yes, the .docx is edited in place; only non-standard lists (tables, EndNote fields) trigger a rebuild, with a warning.
Does it handle superscript citations and ranges like 3–5?: Yes.
Does it add or format references?: No; it only orders what you already cite.

References ordered? The Pre-submission check verifies citations ⇄ list in both directions — 3 credits.