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EndNote @ Levy Library: Using the Word Online Add-On

Using Endnote's CWYW tool in Microsoft Word Online

EndNote's Cite While You Write tool allows you to automatically add citations and create bibliographies directly in your manuscript. Prior to using this feature, you will need to manually add the extension to your toolbar. If you have not done so, please visit the "setup" page for more information. 

Once you have installed and opened the CWYW tool, EndNote will appear as a pop up on the right-hand side of your document.

The Microsoft Word Online version of the cite while you write tool which has been zoomed in to highlight the main features

The EndNote tab has multiple components. Some of the major ones include: 

My References: Where you will find the "Insert Citation" and "Update Citations" tabs as well as your groups.

  • All References: This is where you will find your "groups". 
  • Insert Citation: Allows you to insert a citation where your cursor is.
  • Update Citations : Will automatically create your bibliography.

Manage Citations: Where you will find the "Update Citations and Bibliography" tab.

  • Update Citations and Bibliography: Will update the reference if you have made any changes to it in your library. 

Citation Style: Allows you to change the format of your citations (ex. APA to AMA).

How to Add In-Text Citations

To add in-text citations:

  1. Place your cursor where a reference is needed.
  2. Open the EndNote tab located under "References" in the toolbar and select the citation of choice by clicking on the box next to it.
  3. Select "Insert Citation" at the bottom. 

NOTE: This feature requires an EndNote Web account. You can create an account at myendnoteweb.com.

An open microsoft word online document with the endnote cite while you write tool open on the right hand side. Two arrows are present. One is pointing to a box next to a citation and the other is pointing to an insert citation button to add that citation

How to Build Your Bibliography

To create your bibliography: 

  •  Go to "My References" and select "Update Citations" on the bottom right. Your bibliography will automatically generate under your manuscript. 

An open microsoft word online document with endnote's cite while you write tool open on the right hand side. An arrow is pointing to an update citation button on the bottom of the tool to build a bibliography

How to Format Your Bibliography

To change the format of your citations:

  1. Navigate to the three dots located next to "Manage Citations" and select "Citation Style".
  2. You can use one of the citations from the default list or use the search bar to type in the style you are looking for.

NOTE: You can change your citation style at the prior to starting your work and can be changed at any time. 

A zoomed in image of the cite while you write tool with two arrows. One arrow points to a three dotted horizontal line and the other points to the citation style section which opens when selecting these three dots to change citation styles