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Referencing: EndNote Desktop

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Referencing Training

More details and booking information can be found on the KnowHow Guide.

Bookings open approximately one month in advance.

About EndNote Desktop

Current 'Instant Formatting' issue in EndNote 25
After installing Endnote 25 (on a personal computer from the IT software hub, or on a campus PC using 'Install University Applications'), note that the 'Instant Formatting' option will be turned off by default, you should turn this on to see references displayed normally on-screen in Word. For further help please see this news item.

EndNote Desktop is a reference management package. It enables you to build up a database or 'library' of references with features to:

  • Keep all your references and reference-related materials in a searchable personal library.
  • Synchronize your references between up to three of your personal computers.
  • Set up a library sharing team and effortlessly collaborate with up to 400 co-authors and colleagues.
  • Cite your references in word processing documents to create formatted citations and bibliographies or independent reference lists.

Using EndNote

EndNote Desktop is available on campus where the Managed Windows Service (MWS) has been or can be installed. This would normally be in Teaching Centres and on computers provided in the Library. For help accessing EndNote please the EndNote Desktop Guide.

​It is possible to download EndNote Desktop onto your own PC or laptop. Download available from the IT Services software downloads service.

When installing EndNote Desktop on Microsoft Windows, you are recommended to right-click the install file and 'run as administrator', if you do not do this you may only see the 'trial' version after installing. 

Some users have reported downloading the trial version only, please see this guide to resolve this issue. If you are having problems downloading EndNote Desktop onto your laptop please contact the Service Desk.

To install EndNote on a personal computer, see these IT Services FAQs:

Please see our bookable Endnote Desktop workshops available online using Microsoft Teams.

EndNote Frequently Asked Questions

EndNote: Official guides and videos

Important - Please see our advice above to download and install EndNote Desktop.