Author name formatter (APA, Vancouver, ABNT)
Turn full names into citation author format: APA (Last, F. M.), Vancouver (Last FM), ABNT (LAST, First), initials and short name, for a whole list at once.
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Author name formatter (APA, Vancouver, ABNT): what it is for
Type one or more full names, one per line. The tool identifies the last name, including suffixes like Jr., keeps particles in place and shows the name in ABNT, abbreviated ABNT, APA and Vancouver formats, plus initials and a short name.
How to use
- Type the author names.
- Check the formats in the table.
- Copy the column you need.
When to use it
- Building a paper's reference list.
- Standardizing author names in articles.
- Generating initials for signatures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write an author's name in APA style?
Last name first, then a comma and the initials of the first and middle names: Mary Jane Watson becomes Watson, M. J. In a reference list, every author follows the same pattern.
What about suffixes like Jr. and Sr.?
They go with the last name: John Smith Jr. becomes SMITH JR., John in ABNT. The tool recognizes Jr., Junior, Filho and Neto.
Where do particles like de, da and van go?
In ABNT they come after the first names, in lowercase. In the initials and in Vancouver style they're left out.
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