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BibTeX for LaTeX Guide

IEEE style (using natbib package)

The following is an example of a Vancouver (numeric) style output.

You need the following commands:

  • \usepackage[numbers]{natbib} - add to the preamble
  • \cite - use to insert citations in the text (see table below for more variations)
  • \bibliographystyle{IEEEtranN} - IEEE style
  • \bibliography{filename} - to create the reference list

Natbib citation commands

Command Action Result
\cite{1145} Citation appears as a number based on the order in which the sources are cited e.g. aerodynamics [1]
\cite[p.~22]{1145} Allows page number to be inserted (used for direct quotes) e.g. aerodynamics [1, p. 22]
\cite{1145,1150} Multiple citations appear e.g. aerodynamics [1, 2]

 

Example: an IEEE style with natbib

Original document in LaTeX:

A screenshot illustrating the use of the Natbib package in creating IEEE Referencing Style in Overleaf

 

Typeset output:

An example of IEEE Referencing Style output in Overleaf.