Writing Tool

IEEE Numbered Citation Generator

Create numbered IEEE-style in-text citations and combine multiple references into a single citation group.

Enter reference numbers separated by commas, spaces or semicolons.

How IEEE numbered citations work

IEEE commonly identifies sources in the text using numbers enclosed in square brackets. Each number corresponds to an entry in the reference list.

Examples

  • [1]
  • [2], [3]
  • [1], [4], [7]
  • According to previous research [5], the results...

Always follow the citation-placement and numbering rules specified by the publication or institution you are writing for.

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FAQ

Can I cite several sources together?

Yes. Enter multiple reference numbers to create a grouped numbered citation.

Does the tool create the reference list?

This tool focuses on in-text numbering. Use the IEEE reference generator for individual reference entries.