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What is a BIBTEX file?

The .bibtex file extension is used for the BibTeX bibliographic database file format. This file format is a proprietary database and document file type that stores bibliographic text attributes and formatting parameters for lists of references. These BIBTEX files are generated by the BibTeX program, which is a reference management tool. The Sublime Text software can also be used to create these .bibtex files.The BIBTEX file format stores European characters that are encoded in TeX macros. These BIBTEX files also contain string substitution parameters and hyperlinks that point to entries with cross references.A BIBTEX file can be opened and viewed using the BibTex software. The Sublime Text program can also be used to open and view these .bibtex files. Both tools can be used to create and edit these .bibtex files.

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