Vancouver Journal Article Reference Generator

Using this simple referencing tool you can create a Vancouver Journal Article Reference in a couple of clicks.

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* Required Fields

Enter every author in published order (this form supports up to five). NLM normally lists all authors; follow your journal’s instructions if it requires a shortened list.

Enter the Surname and Initials for each Author of the Journal

You must enter at least one Author including their first initial

Add a 2nd Author

Enter the full title of the Article

You must enter the title of the article you wish to reference

Enter the full title of the Journal

You must enter the title of the journal you wish to reference

Enter the Volume

You must enter the volume of the journal you wish to reference

Enter the Issue Number

You must enter the issue number of the journal you wish to reference

Enter the Year of publication

You must enter the year that the journal was published in YYYY format

Enter the article’s full page range, article number or stated extent, for example 104-128, e12345 or [about 4 p.]. Leave blank only if unavailable.

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Click the button below to generate your Vancouver Journal Article Reference and In-line Citation. Don't worry, you can come back and edit the reference if you need to correct or add any information

Example Vancouver reference

Invented details illustrating the format:

1. Green A. Shared meals. J Food Stud [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2026 Oct 14];12(2):104-28. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1234/example

In-text citation

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Number the reference according to its first appearance in your work. See NLM’s Citing Medicine for source-specific rules.

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On-line Journal, Off-line Journal, Journal Article

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