> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://resources.latex-cloud-studio.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Choosing Citation Styles in LaTeX

> Decide between APA, IEEE, numeric, and author-year citation styles based on publication and discipline requirements.

Choose citation style early to avoid expensive formatting changes before submission.

## Selection Checklist

1. Start with journal or university author guidelines.
2. Confirm whether template expects BibLaTeX or BibTeX.
3. Match in-text behavior (numeric vs author-year).
4. Validate edge cases: multiple authors, page ranges, online sources.

## Common Families

| Family         | In-text format     | Typical use                   |
| -------------- | ------------------ | ----------------------------- |
| Numeric        | \[1], \[2-4]       | Engineering, computer science |
| Author-year    | (Smith, 2024)      | Social sciences, management   |
| Notes/footnote | Footnotes/endnotes | History, law, humanities      |

## BibLaTeX Style Examples

```latex style-examples.tex theme={null}
\usepackage[backend=biber,style=numeric-comp]{biblatex}
\usepackage[backend=biber,style=authoryear]{biblatex}
\usepackage[backend=biber,style=ieee]{biblatex}
\usepackage[backend=biber,style=apa]{biblatex}
```

## Related Pages

* [BibLaTeX guide](/learn/latex/bibliography/biblatex-guide)
* [Natbib guide](/learn/latex/bibliography/natbib-guide)
* [Writing a research paper](/learn/latex/how-to/writing-research-paper)