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Using word processor text files as an active bibliography. 1988

G T Sunderland
University Department of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK.

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 flexible using this method.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007256 Information Systems Integrated set of files, procedures, and equipment for the storage, manipulation, and retrieval of information. Ancillary Information Systems,Emergency Care Information Systems,Information Retrieval Systems,Perinatal Information System,Ancillary Information System,Information Retrieval System,Information System,Information System, Ancillary,Information System, Perinatal,Perinatal Information Systems,Systems, Information Retrieval
D008838 Microcomputers Small computers using LSI (large-scale integration) microprocessor chips as the CPU (central processing unit) and semiconductor memories for compact, inexpensive storage of program instructions and data. They are smaller and less expensive than minicomputers and are usually built into a dedicated system where they are optimized for a particular application. "Microprocessor" may refer to just the CPU or the entire microcomputer. Computers, Personal,Microprocessors,Computer, Personal,Microcomputer,Microprocessor,Personal Computer,Personal Computers
D009816 Office Automation Use of computers or computer systems for doing routine clerical work, e.g., billing, records pertaining to the administration of the office, etc. Automation, Office,Automations, Office,Office Automations
D014956 Writing The act or practice of literary composition, the occupation of writer, or producing or engaging in literary work as a profession.

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