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Guidance on using EndNote software at the University of Adelaide

Cite While You Write with Microsoft Word

When EndNote is downloaded on to your computer or laptop, it automatically installs a plug-in for Microsoft Word. This will display as a menu option in the Word ribbon:

The feature is called "Cite While You Write" (CWYW) and it allows you to insert formatted in-text citations from your EndNote library directly into any Word document you create, using the referencing style of your choice, and it will also automatically create a bibliography at the end of your document.

There are a few important points to remember when you are using the Cite While You Write function in Word:

  • When you are beginning a new piece of work, always start with a fresh Word document; do not attempt to re-use an old document as it may contain coding that cold interfere with the CWYW function;
  • Also ensure that the document is saved on your computer hard drive, and not in a cloud-based storage site, such as Dropbox, OneDrive or Google Drive;
  • Only use one EndNote library for the references in your document;
  • Do not attempt to edit or delete citations or bibliography references you have added using CWYW in the document using the [Delete] or [Backspace] keys.

CWYW can be a very useful and efficient way of adding and managing citations and bibliographies in your Word documents, if it is used correctly. The following pages provide instructional material on the various features of CWYW and how to use them effectively.

Cite While You Write: EndNote 21 features

The quick reference guides below demonstrate how to insert a citation from your EndNote library while staying in your Microsoft Word document (for Windows and macOS).

You can also switch back to your EndNote 21 library and select multiple references to insert into your Microsoft Word document. The quick reference guides below demonstrate how (for Windows and macOS).

You may need to customise specific citations in your Word document to meet referencing guidelines. The Cite While You Write feature in EndNote 21 allows you to edit and make changes to individual citations as required.

The quick reference guides below demonstrate how to do this (for Windows and macOS).

You can now use the Cite While You Write add-in with Word Online. You will need an EndNote Web account activated with EndNote 21 (see the EndNote Web tab in the menu on the left). The Cite Wile You Write add-in has a direct integration with your EndNote 21 Web account.

The Cite While You Write add-in allows you to insert formatted in-text citations from your EndNote library into your Word Online document and automatically creates a reference list. The EndNote 21 Cite While You Write add-in now has a native integration with Word Online and is the ideal tool for collaboration with your research colleagues. It allows you to share and combine your references with your collaborators' references.

Refer to the guide below for information on how to get the add-in via Microsoft's Office Store and set up Cite While You Write in Word Online (please note: access to Microsoft's Office Store has been disabled at the University of Adelaide, so you will only be able to get the add-in on a personal device).

You can now use the Cite While You Write add-on with Google Docs. You will need an EndNote Web account activated with EndNote 21 (see the EndNote Web tab in the menu on the left). The Cite Wile You Write add-on has a direct integration with your EndNote 21 Web account.

The Cite While You Write add-on allows you to insert formatted in-text citations from your EndNote library into your Google Document and automatically creates a reference list. The EndNote 21 Cite While You Write add-on now has a native integration with Google Docs and is the ideal tool for collaboration with your research colleagues. It allows you to share and combine your references with your collaborators' references.

Refer to the guide below for information on how to get the add-on via Google Workspace Marketplace and set up Cite While You Write in Google Docs.

The video below provides and overview of the EndNote Cite While You Write extension for Google Docs.

Cite While You Write for Google Docs  (4:02)