LaTeX is an open-source typesetting program that enables the creation of high-quality documents. LaTeX is favoured by scientists/engineers requiring extensive use of mathematical symbols/formulae. BibTeX is a bibliographic tool that can be used with LaTeX to manage references and create a reference list.
It is not possible to use EndNote’s Cite While You Write functionality with LaTeX/BibTeX. However, it is possible to use the reference management features of EndNote to store and organise references. Selected reference details can then be exported as BibTeX files (.bib) for use with LaTeX as required.
To export a BibTeX file (.bib), follow these steps:
BibTeX (Imperial College) input filter – an improved filter to import BibTeX files (allows for more variation in data structure than official BibTeX filter). Use the EndNote BibTeX link below to download the zip file file and look for the filter file: BibTex (Imperial College).enf. Save files in C:\Program Files\EndNote\Filters.
BibTeX Export (Imperial College) output style – an improved output style to export EndNote records in a BibTeX format (additionally exports contents of Notes field to BibTeX note= field). Use the EndNote BibTeX link below to download the zip file file and look for the style file: BibTeXExport (Imperial College).ens. Save files in C:\Program Files\EndNote\Styles.
For more information on reference management for LaTeX users please also see our BibTeX for LaTeX guide.