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EndNote for PC

Why use EndNote

Endnote software will save you time.

EndNote helps you store, manage and write using the articles and references you collect for work or study.   When you are writing, EndNote will automatically create your formatted bibliography in the style you choose.  

Students and staff of Otago University can request a copy of EndNote here:

Create a library

Open EndNote

Go to File > New
Name the library and save to your preferred location.

You now have an open EndNote library.  This is where you will store references to useful articles, books, and other material.

Open EndNote library

 

 

Open a library

When you open EndNote, one of these things will happen

  • The most recently used library opens
  • You will be prompted to select a library
  • A blank screen will open.

To choose a default

Go to Edit > Preferences >  Libraries
Select from the list under When EndNote starts.

EndNote preferences

Back up your EndNote library

Click on the File > Compressed Library (.enlx) ...
This will create an archive copy of your library in a single file with the extension .enlx

Backup EndNote