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Data base systems for microcomputers are generally available. Most are reasonable priced and easy to use. Their disadvantages are restrictions placed on the amount of data stored in a single field, and the output format — usually tabular or label in style. This article describes the use of word processor text files as a data base allowing search and retrieval, with special reference to abstracting and storage of literature citations. Size of text entry and ultimate output format are extremely flexibleusing this method.
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Sunderland, G.T. Using word processor text files as an active bibliography. J Clin Monit Comput 5, 35–36 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01739230
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01739230