Citation with JabRef in LaTex

What is JabRef?

• A cross-platform citation and reference manager.
• Uses BibTex and BibLaTex as its format.
• JabRef: Java, Alver, Batada, Reference.

Downloading JabRef

JabRef can be downloaded for Windows, macOS, and for Linux distributions.

How to cite?

• Create a new library or open an existing one.

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• Add new entries from the highlighted buttons

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• Select the type of document you want to cite.

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• Enter the details manually.

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• Generate a BibTex key or write the one you want.

• Or use the BibTeX source to make the citation automatically.

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• Paste the BibTex source in the BibTex tab. //image for bibtex source 1

• Go to Required fields, and you will see all the details automatically filled and ready for citation.

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• Upload the library (.bib) file in your overleaf.
• Use “\cite{}” command in LaTex to cite the intended document.