From e5314065302b7a9b6668ac69950ee2929b4f68b6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Abilashini K <122035714+abilashini593@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:09:08 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update linux.md --- en/faq/linux.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) diff --git a/en/faq/linux.md b/en/faq/linux.md index e190b2da0..c5c770bed 100644 --- a/en/faq/linux.md +++ b/en/faq/linux.md @@ -31,3 +31,14 @@ In the background, JabRef uses [JavaFX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaFX). A ## Where can I find JabRef's log files? A: On Linux, the path to the log files is `~/.local/share/jabref/logs/$version/` + +## JabRef does not start on Wayland (Sway, Wayland GNOME, etc). What should I do? + +JabRef uses JavaFX for its user interface. + +Currently, JavaFX requires XWayland to run on Wayland-based systems. + +If XWayland is not installed, JabRef may fail to start. + +Installing XWayland usually resolves this issue. + From d81a805747260ed6fbfe141ed1390e678a076e93 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Abilashini K <122035714+abilashini593@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:17:44 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update Wayland startup instructions for JabRef Clarified the requirements for running JabRef on Wayland by explaining the need for XWayland and providing a solution. --- en/faq/linux.md | 7 +------ 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/en/faq/linux.md b/en/faq/linux.md index c5c770bed..cfdd3b5df 100644 --- a/en/faq/linux.md +++ b/en/faq/linux.md @@ -34,11 +34,6 @@ A: On Linux, the path to the log files is `~/.local/share/jabref/logs/$version/` ## JabRef does not start on Wayland (Sway, Wayland GNOME, etc). What should I do? -JabRef uses JavaFX for its user interface. +JabRef uses JavaFX for its user interface. Currently, JavaFX requires [XWayland](https://wayland.freedesktop.org/xserver.html) to run on Wayland-based systems. If XWayland is not installed, JabRef may fail to start. Installing XWayland usually resolves this issue. -Currently, JavaFX requires XWayland to run on Wayland-based systems. - -If XWayland is not installed, JabRef may fail to start. - -Installing XWayland usually resolves this issue. From 0c1b68212d18e21a1b6a7acb3faa489c61733295 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Abilashini K <122035714+abilashini593@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:47:02 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update newentryfromplaintext.md --- en/collect/newentryfromplaintext.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/en/collect/newentryfromplaintext.md b/en/collect/newentryfromplaintext.md index afea8a44a..0f0e70195 100644 --- a/en/collect/newentryfromplaintext.md +++ b/en/collect/newentryfromplaintext.md @@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ In case you have a reference string, JabRef offers the functionality to convert Different parsers will lead to different results. It is strongly recommended to fact-check all conversions, regardless of parser choice. All of them can confabulate. For comparison, [adding entries using an ID](add-entry-using-an-id.md) is much more reliable and accurate. {% endhint %} +The following example shows how a plain reference text can be pasted and converted into a BibTeX entry. + Example: ```