How to Cite an X (Twitter) Post in BibTeX (standard)
Learn how to cite tweets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) in BibTeX format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
BibTeX Reference List Format
Here is the standard BibTeX format for citing an X post in your reference list:
BibTeX Example for an X (Twitter) Post
A complete BibTeX reference for an X post, formatted by the official BibTeX CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
@misc{Petrov2024New, author = {Petrov, Ivan}, year = {2024}, month = {mar 2}, title = {New preprint out today - reference accuracy in {LLM} output.}, url = {https://x.com/ipetrov/status/1234567890}, howpublished = {https://x.com/ipetrov/status/1234567890}, }
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your X post.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the BibTeX (standard) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match BibTeX requirements.
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