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EndNote 20

This is a step-by-step guide to using EndNote 20.

EndNote Libraries

Notes on Libraries

  • New libraries create two parts to support the library (.enl file and .data folder). Both parts are required for the library to operate.  Do not delete either part.

    • If you move the library file, you must move the associated data folder to the same location.

    • If you rename the library file, you must rename the associated data folder in exactly the same way (make a backup copy of the library before renaming)

  • Users can create an unlimited number of libraries

  • Only ONE library can be synced to an EndNote Online account

  • Do not save libraries on cloud-synching drives/folders (this can lead to corruption issues)

Create and Customize a New Library

Create a New Library

Create and customize a library for references. 

How-to
  1. File menu > New...
  2. Select a location for saving (save to a local drive for optimal performance)
  3. Rename the file (make it easier to identify)
  4. Save button

  5. EndNote will create and open the new library

Points & Help

Select Preferences

Customize EndNote behaviors and displays. 

How-to

1. Edit menu > Preferences

2.

Find Full Text

 Locates full text files associated with references in a library.  Optimize this feature by adding an *OpenURL Path and **URL.
3. Libraries Designates library to open when EndNote starts.
4. Sync Synchronizes the EndNote desktop application with EndNote Online, making libraries accessible from any device.
5. Term Lists Formats citations and references when inserted into a document.

*https://thslc-mdanderson.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/uresolver/01TEXASHEALTH_MDANDERSON/openurl?

**https://login.elibrary.mdanderson.org/login?url=

Points & Help

Define a Journal Term List

The Journal Term List formats journal names properly and consistently in the EndNote program and your word processing program.

 

How-to (Delete and/or Define Journal Terms)

If the Journal Term List is empty, proceed to the "Define" instructions.

Delete

  1. Library menu > Define Term Lists...

  2. Select the Terms tab > Highlight Journals > Delete Term button

Define

  1. Library menu > Define Term Lists...

  2. Select the List tab > highlight Journals

  3. Import List... button

  4. Choose Medical.txt file > Open button

  5. Confirmation of import

Points & Help

Customize Display Fields

EndNote users can customize the data fields displayed and re-size panels.

How-to

Display Fields

  1. Edit menu > Preferences

  2. Display Fields > Select and/or de-select fields for respective columns

  3. OK button 

Panels

  1. Click and drag panel parameters

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