Open BIB File
BIB extension files are a type of document that contains information in BibTeX format.
BibTeX is bibliographic reference management software for formatting reference lists in research papers, articles, books, and other scholarly manuscripts.
The BibTeX tool is often used in conjunction with the LaTeX document preparation system.
In the market there are a number of software packages that are capable of working, opening and formatting a BIB file, however, BIB files are written in plain text, as follows in the example:
@Article{author2018,
author = {Author},
title = {Handwriting},
note = {Interviews and Conversations},
month = sea,
year = {2018},
}
This means that BIB files can be opened and worked on by any plain text editor.
BIB files can include bibliographies of books, articles, research papers, technical reports, etc.
File information includes author name, title, journal, volume, year of publication, number of pages, and notes.
About JabRef
JabRef is an open source, cross-platform citation and reference management software.
It uses BibTeX and BibLaTeX as its native formats and is therefore typically used for LaTeX.
The name JabRef stands for Java, Alver, Batada, Reference.
The BIB file contains one or more references and allows bibliographies to be searched and published using standard commands.