This guide will help you understand how to use all features of the ACS Citation Generator, including generating citations, bulk import/export, and managing citation history.
Generating Citations
1. Select Reference Type
Choose the type of reference you want to cite at the top of the page:
- Journal Article
- Book
- Conference Paper
- Patent
2. Enter Reference Details
Fill in the appropriate fields based on the selected reference type:
- Authors (Required)
- Title (Required)
- Journal/Publisher (Required)
- Year (Required)
- Other relevant information
Bulk Import
Supported Import Formats
You can bulk import citations from the following formats:
- BibTeX (.bib)
- EndNote (.enw)
- RIS (.ris)
Import Steps
Follow these steps to import your citations:
- Click the Import button
- Choose your import format
- Paste your citation data
- Click Import to process
Export and Management
Export Options
Export your citations in various formats:
- Plain Text (.txt)
- BibTeX (.bib)
- RIS (.ris)
- CSV Spreadsheet (.csv)
Citation History
Manage your citation history:
- View recent citations
- Export selected citations
- Copy individual citations
- Clear history when needed
Citation History
History Features
Basic Operations
- View all generated citations
- Edit existing citations
- Delete individual citations
- Clear all history
Data Storage
- Data is stored locally in your browser
- Data is not lost when closing the browser
- Access your citation history at any time
- Supports bulk export for backup