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EndNote

A comprehensive guide to the reference management software EndNote.

Common issues

The corporate author isn't displaying correctly, e.g., Health, M. o. instead of Ministry of Health

  • Open the EndNote library record and add a comma directly after the last letter of the name.
     

My references aren't displayed in correct APA 7th style

  • Check that the style selector has been set to APA 7th in both EndNote and Word.
     

My in-text citations are showing in curly brackets, e.g., {Smith, 2023 #4}

  • The Instant Formatting option has probably been turned off.
  • To turn formatting back on, toggle the Instant Formatting is On/Off button in the EndNote tab in Word.
  • If your in-text citations do not update, click Update Citations and Bibliography
     

I need to delete the citation from the text but keep the full reference in the reference list

  • In Word, go to Edit & Manage Citations in the EndNote tab.
  • Select the reference.
  • Under Edit citation click the Formatting drop-down menu.
  • Select Show Only in Bibliography and OK
     

The page numbers I add to my in-text citation keep disappearing

  • Citations and bibliography entries inserted into Word using EndNote have embedded field codes.
  • As these negate normal Word commands, any changes must be done using options on the EndNote tab - don't type the page numbers directly into the in-text citations.
     

The EndNote tab isn't showing when I open Word

  • Sometimes the tab doesn't install correctly when EndNote is downloaded.
  • See EndNote tab for instructions on customising, configuring or reinstalling the tab.
     

My EndNote library is damaged or corrupted

How can I remove hyperlinks in my reference list?

  • File > Options > Proofing
  • AutoCorrect Options > AutoFormat As You Type
  • Clear the check box Internet and network paths with hyperlinks