BibTeX Bibliography File
General Information
| Title | BBL File Extension |
| Extension | .bbl |
| Full Form | BibTeX Bibliography File |
| File Type | Bibliography File |
| Developer | Oren Patashnik, Leslie Lamport |
| MIME Type | application/x-bibtex |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store bibliography |
| Additional Functions | LaTeX reference, Citation styling |
| Features | Text-based, LaTeX support |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text accuracy |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, Text editor |
Use Cases
| Academic Writing | Yes |
| Research Papers | Yes |
| Theses | Yes |
| Books | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Version control, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1985 |
| Latest Update | Varies by tool |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tex, .bib, .sty, .cls |
