| File Type 1 |
BibTeX Bibliography Database (Most common) |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Text document containing a list of references formatted using BibTeX formatting; often used in combination with LaTeX (.TEX) document preparation; allows for bibliographies to be searched and published using standard commands.
BibTeX files may include bibliographies for books, articles, research papers, tech reports, etc; a sample BIB file entry may be formatted as follows:
@BOOK{citation key,
AUTHOR = "Author name",
TITLE = "Title of book",
PUBLISHER = {Name of publisher},
ADDRESS = {Location published} }
BibTeX files can be viewed and managed on multiple computer systems, but the formatting is standard across all platforms. |
| Program(s) that open bib files |
Mac: BibDesk; JabRef
Windows: BibEdit; WibTeX; JabRef
Unix: Pybliographer; RefTeX; JabRef |
| File Type 2 |
Bibliography Document |
| File Format |
Standard File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Bibliography saved in ASCII text format; contains a list of references cited within an article, book, or other publication. |
| Program(s) that open bib files |
Mac / Windows: Any text editor |
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