How to Install EndNote Cite While You Write: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of manually formatting citations and references in your papers? Do you want to streamline the process and focus on writing instead? Look no further than EndNote's Cite While You Write feature. In this article, we'll guide you through the installation process and show you how to get started with using CWYW.

First things first: make sure you have both Microsoft Word and EndNote installed on your computer. If you're a student or staff member at Indiana University, you can download EndNote Desktop from the IT Software Download Centre for free. Once you have EndNote installed, you'll need to enable the Cite While You Write plugin in Word.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Word and click on the 'Review' tab.

2. Click on the 'Manage' dropdown menu and select 'COM Add-ins'.

3. Check the box next to 'EndNote CWYW' and click 'Go'.

Alternatively, you can also enable CWYW by going to the EndNote toolbar in Word and clicking on the 'CWYW' button.

Once you've enabled CWYW, you'll see a new tab called 'Cite While You Write' appear in your Word toolbar. This is where the magic happens! With CWYW, you can easily insert citations and references into your paper as you write.

To use CWYW, simply open your EndNote library and find the reference you want to cite. Click on it to select it, then click on the 'Cite While You Write' button in the EndNote toolbar. This will automatically format the citation and bibliography for you.

One important thing to note is that you'll need to have both your Word document and your EndNote library open at the same time when using CWYW. This may take some getting used to, but it's a small price to pay for the convenience of automated citations.

It's also worth noting that Cite While You Write is available on both PCs and Macs, so you can use it regardless of which type of computer you're working with. However, if you're using a Chromebook, you may need to use the online version of EndNote instead, as it's not compatible with the desktop software.

In conclusion, installing EndNote Cite While You Write is a simple process that can save you hours of time and hassle when writing papers. By following these steps, you'll be able to start using CWYW in no time and focus on what really matters – your writing.

How to install endnote cite while you write