The My Files area is where you can upload, manage, and organize your documents and folders in Similarity and SimCheck. This guide outlines the main elements of the page and how you can use them.
The My Files inbox displays all your uploaded files and any folders you’ve created. Each item includes key information:
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Title - Displays the name of the file or folder.
- Files are marked with a document icon
- Folders are marked with a folder icon
- You can select the title to open or expand a folder
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Author - Shows the name of the person who uploaded the file.
- For files you uploaded, your name will appear here
- Folders do not show an author
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Similarity - Displays the Similarity Report score for uploaded documents.
- This shows the percentage of text that matches sources in Turnitin’s database
- A color-coded indicator appears next to the score (e.g., red for high similarity)
- AI writing (for accounts with AI writing detection capabilities enabled) - The AI writing detection score. If there is no AI report, dashes will be shown.
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Date added - Indicates when the file or folder was uploaded or created
- You can select the Date added column header to sort items by date
Managing your folders and files
Learn more about how to manage the folders and files in the My Files area.