Citation Style Language File
General Information
| Title | CSL File Extension |
| Extension | .csl |
| Full Form | Citation Style Language File |
| File Type | Style Sheet File |
| Developer | Citation Style Language project |
| MIME Type | application/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define citation formats |
| Additional Functions | Control bibliography styling |
| Features | XML-based, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Academic Writing | Yes |
| Research Publication | Yes |
| Thesis Formatting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate XML, Update styles |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2008 |
| Latest Version | CSL 1.0.2 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .bib |
