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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Wehn%20posting%20a%20work%20to%20AO3%2C%20how%20do%20I%20mark%20it%20as%20complete%3F"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "If you want your work on AO3 (Archive of Our Own) to be shown as *Complete*, here\u2019s how you can do it:\n\n---\n\n### \u2705 For Single-Chapter Works (\u201cOneshots\u201d)\n\n- **Leave \u201cThis work has multiple chapters\u201d unchecked** when you first post it. AO3 automatically considers works without multiple chapters to be complete.  \n  ([ao3org.tumblr.com](https://ao3org.tumblr.com/post/99387874118/how-do-you-mark-a-single-chapter-work-as-complete?utm_source=openai))\n\n- In listings, oneshots will show up with \u201c1/1\u201d under chapter count. That\u2019s how you and readers know the work is complete.  \n  ([ao3org.tumblr.com](https://ao3org.tumblr.com/post/99387874118/how-do-you-mark-a-single-chapter-work-as-complete?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udcda For Multi-Chapter Works\n\nIf your story has multiple chapters, you'll need to set it up correctly so AO3 knows it\u2019s ongoing and can later mark it as complete.\n\n1. **Check \u201cThis work has multiple chapters\u201d** when posting.  \n   - If you know how many chapters the story *will have*, put that number in.  \n   - If you\u2019re not sure, leave the total as \u201c?\u201d (unknown).  \n   ([wrangletangle.tumblr.com](https://wrangletangle.tumblr.com/post/58533656144/dear-everyone-posting-stories-on-ao3?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Post it and update it** over time. As you add chapters, the chapter count will adjust (for example, \u201c1/?\u201d or \u201c2/?,\u201d etc.).  \n   ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/AO3/comments/1l7h0wm?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **When you're finished**, go to the \"Edit Work\" page:\n   - Change the total number of chapters to the number you've actually posted (for example, \u201c5/5\u201d if you have five chapters).  \n   - Make sure all the chapters you meant to include are posted. Once the current chapter count equals the total number set, AO3 will mark the work as *Complete*.  \n   ([wrangletangle.tumblr.com](https://wrangletangle.tumblr.com/post/58533656144/dear-everyone-posting-stories-on-ao3?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can walk you through step-by-step with screenshots to make sure none of the options get missed\u2014would you prefer that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%27m%20blind%20so%20screen%20shots%20are%20useless."
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "If you\u2019re blind, here\u2019s how to mark your work on AO3 (*Archive of Our Own*) as **complete** using just your screen reader or keyboard\u2014no images needed.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udfaf What \u201cComplete\u201d Means on AO3\n\n- A work is shown as *Complete* when its chapter count meets its total number of chapters.  \n- For single-chapter works (oneshots), that means there\u2019s **1/1** chapters.  \n- For multi-chapter works, it shows like **5/5**, meaning all chapters are posted.  \n  ([tumblr.com](https://www.tumblr.com/ao3org/99387874118/how-do-you-mark-a-single-chapter-work-as-complete?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udee0 Step-by-Step: Marking Your Work Complete\n\n### If You\u2019re Posting a One-Shot (Single Chapter Only)\n\n1. Go to the \u201cPost a Work\u201d page.\n2. Find the checkbox or question: **\u201cThis work has multiple chapters.\u201d**\n3. **Leave that box unchecked.** If it is unchecked, AO3 considers it a single-chapter work and will automatically mark it as complete.  \n   ([tumblr.com](https://www.tumblr.com/ao3org/99387874118/how-do-you-mark-a-single-chapter-work-as-complete?utm_source=openai))\n4. When you publish, the chapter count will read **1/1**, showing it\u2019s finished.  \n   ([tumblr.com](https://www.tumblr.com/ao3org/99387874118/how-do-you-mark-a-single-chapter-work-as-complete?utm_source=openai))\n\n### If You\u2019re Posting a Multi-Chapter Work and Planning More\n\n1. On the same \u201cPost a Work\u201d page, check **\u201cThis work has multiple chapters.\u201d**\n2. In the box labeled \u201cChapters,\u201d you\u2019ll see two parts (Current Chapter / Total Chapters):\n   - If you *know* how many chapters the story will eventually have, enter that number in \u201cTotal Chapters.\u201d  \n   - If you don\u2019t know yet, leave the \u201cTotal Chapters\u201d box blank or with a placeholder \u201c?\u201d so it shows as **X/?**, meaning number posted out of unknown total.  \n   ([wrangletangle.tumblr.com](https://wrangletangle.tumblr.com/post/58533656144/dear-everyone-posting-stories-on-ao3?utm_source=openai))\n3. Continue adding chapters over time. It will display like **1/?**, then **2/?**, etc.  \n   ([tumblr.com](https://www.tumblr.com/ao3org/99387874118/how-do-you-mark-a-single-chapter-work-as-complete?utm_source=openai))\n\n### When You're Finished Writing All Chapters\n\n1. Go to your work and select **\u201cEdit Work\u201d** (this is not \u201cEdit Chapter,\u201d but the overall \u201cEdit Work\u201d page).\n2. Find that chapter count section again.\n3. Enter the final number of chapters in the \u201cTotal Chapters\u201d box so it matches the number of chapters you've posted (e.g., if you posted 5, make it \u201c5/5\u201d).  \n   ([wrangletangle.tumblr.com](https://wrangletangle.tumblr.com/post/58533656144/dear-everyone-posting-stories-on-ao3?utm_source=openai))\n4. Make sure you save your changes (sometimes this is labeled \u201cSave,\u201d sometimes \u201cPost\u201d).  \n   ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/AO3/comments/e0ao73?utm_source=openai))\n\nOnce the total matches the number posted, AO3 will show the work as *Complete*. You may also see a green checkmark or similar indicator in listings.  \n([tumblr.com](https://www.tumblr.com/ao3org/99387874118/how-do-you-mark-a-single-chapter-work-as-complete?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can tell you exactly what buttons or links get read by screen readers in this process (their labels, where they are) so you can do it without needing visuals. Would you like me to do that?"
    }
]