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IEEE numbers references in the order they first appear and cites them with bracketed numerals like [1]; the author list is initials-first (J. K. Author), and the reference ends with the year and, when you have it, the DOI.

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How to use it

  1. Pick the source type at the top of the form.
  2. Fill in the fields that apply — leave optional ones empty.
  3. The reference entry and the matching in-text citation update as you type; copy the reference with the button.

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FAQ

How do I cite in IEEE style in the text?

Insert a bracketed number at the point of use, like [1]. Numbers are assigned in the order sources first appear, and the same number is reused whenever you cite that source again. Multiple sources are written as [2], [4] or [3]-[7].

How many authors do I list before using et al.?

IEEE lists up to six authors in full. With more than six, this generator outputs the first author followed by et al. Some IEEE journals keep the first three names instead, so confirm against the journal you are submitting to.

Do IEEE references include the month?

The full IEEE periodical format ends with the abbreviated month and year (for example, Oct. 2011). This tool prints the year you enter; if your journal requires the month, add it before the year in the year field.

Should I include a DOI?

Yes when the source has one. IEEE places it last in the entry as doi: 10.1109/TBME.2011.2158315. If there is no DOI but the source is online, the format uses [Online]. Available: followed by the URL.

Are my references uploaded anywhere?

No. The generator runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server, and the page keeps working if you go offline.