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EndNote @ Levy Library: Setup

How to Install EndNote's CWYW tool in Microsoft Word Online

Step 1 of 2: Open a Document and Go to Add-Ins

  • In order to install the Cite While You Write tool for Word online open a document and go to the three horizontal dots located at the upper right of the toolbar and select "Add-Ins". 

An open Microsoft Word online document zoomed into the upper right hand side with an arrow pointing to three horizontal dots which opens a pop up box and a second arrow pointing to "Add-Ins" located at the bottom of that box

 

Step 2 of 2: Search for the EndNote Cite While You Write Extension

  • Once you select "Add-Ins" a pop up box will appear with a search bar. Use the search bar to search for "EndNote Cite While You Write" and click "Add" to install. 

The add in section of word opens a new pop up box with a search bar. There are two arrows, one pointing to the search bar to search for endnote's cite while you write tool and the other pointing to the "Add" button to install the tool

How to Access the CWYW Tool

Step 1 of 2: Locate and Open the Add-On

  • To locate the Cite While You Write tool, go to "References" at the top of the toolbar. You will find the Cite While You Write tool on the right hand side under "References". Click on it to open the tool.

An open Word online document with two arrows. One arrow points to the "References" tab at the top of the toolbar. The second arrow points to the EndNote cite while you write tab which is located under references on the right hand side.

 

Step 2 of 2: Login to EndNote Web

  • Once you open the add-on, a pop up will appear on the right-hand side prompting you to sign in to your EndNote Web account. Select "Get Started" and sign in. Once you sign in, you will be able to start adding in your citations and bibliography.

NOTE: You will be asked to sign back in to EndNote Web each time you log out of the web version of Microsoft Word. 

An open Word document zoomed into the right hand side which has the EndNote cite while you write tool popped open prompting individuals to sign in with their endnote web account to access.