Slow insertion of citations can be a problem – especially with long documents on older machines. This is in part because by default EndNote not only inserts the bibliography (as in older versions) – but also creates a hidden hyperlink...Read more
From your EndNote library, click on the Sync icon in the EndNote menu bar. If prompted, enter your EndNote login, or click the Sign Up box to create one. Once synced – go to the File menu in EndNote and select Save a Copy…. Note: The...Read more
Removing or Moving Citations It is very important that EndNote citations are not deleted, moved or edited using Word. This is to minimise the chance or of corrupting your document or library. Instructions for safely editing citations for Word...Read more
When EndNote updates your citations/bibliography it will remove any text you have entered manually. This is because EndNote inserts the information from your Library directly into the document each time you open or update it. To edit this...Read more
Some citation styles (including APA 6th) include initials to differentiate between the authors. This should happen when you have two different authors with the same surname. In this case these are correct citations and the initials do not need to be...Read more
EndNote uses field codes to work with Word. It is useful to activate the field code shading in Word to make the EndNote text easier to see and so to avoid accidently editing or deleting it. Below are instructions for different versions of Word...Read more
A Word document with Cite-While-You-Write references contains hidden codes that allow Word and EndNote to interact. It is possible to remove these to create a document that is ‘plain text’ Word document. If you are submitting an item for...Read more
Occasionally the EndNote Cite-While-You-Write function may not install automatically. However, it can be manually installed. For Microsoft Word instructions, see the relevant EndNote FAQs for Windows PC or Mac. If you previously had the EndNote...Read more
The text {< ADDIN EN.CITE …} is normally a hidden Field Code that EndNote uses in Word. To toggle hiding or displaying these codes, press the Alt-F9 keys (or Option+F9 for a Mac). The normal Endnote citation should reappear. If it does not...Read more
Yes – Endnote is compatible. However for best performance (and to minimise confusion) it is useful to have the review display dropdown option set to No Markup when using EndNote. Refer to your Word help search for instructions...Read more
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