# Add entry using reference text

> Entries can be created from a reference text.

In case you have a reference string, JabRef offers the functionality to convert the text to BibTeX (or biblatex). For this, JabRef uses the technology offered by [Grobid](https://github.com/kermitt2/grobid).

Example:

```
O. Kopp, A. Armbruster, und O. Zimmermann, "Markdown Architectural Decision Records: Format and Tool Support", in 10th ZEUS Workshop, 2018.
```

1. Click Library and select "New entry from plain text..." Alternatively, you can press Ctrl+Shift+N.

   <img src="/files/-M1w174gqUqllQ3H8gh0" alt="New entry from plain text" data-size="original">
2. The "Plain Reference Parser" window opens

   <img src="/files/-M1w174ioocuxJebxQXA" alt="Plain Reference Parser" data-size="original">
3. Paste the reference text:

   <img src="/files/-M1w174kElZKWXDaYVH3" alt="Paste" data-size="original">
4. Click "Add to current library"
5. The result is selected in the entry table:

   <img src="/files/-M1w174m_UTzfTs8Cswz" alt="Result of Grobid Parsing" data-size="original">


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.jabref.org/v5/collect/newentryfromplaintext.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.