When to Enclose .bib File Entry Fields: quotation marks vs. braces

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Do you ever wonder when to enclose your .bib file entry fields with quotes and when to enclose them with braces? Do they even matter? The answer is: it doesn't matter. Some people prefer to use "" simply for aesthetical reasons, and others prefer to use {}, arguing that it's preferable if you need to use a " character within a field. Note, that these are the only acceptable ways to enclose fields.

Examples

Enclosing fields with {}

@misc{CiteDrive2022,
    title        = {CiteDrive brings reference management to Overleaf},
    author       = {CiteDrive, Inc},
    year         = 2022,
    note         = {\url{https://www.citedrive.com/overleaf} [Accessed: (Use the date of access)]}
}

Enclosing fields with ""

@misc{CiteDrive2022,
    title        = "CiteDrive brings reference management to Overleaf",
    author       = "CiteDrive, Inc",
  ...
}

There is no right or wrong answer, as long as the information within the field is enclosed correctly. So why not experiment and see which method works best for you?