EndNote

Do I need to upgrade to EndNote 21?

You do not need to upgrade to EndNote 21 from EndNote 20 or earlier versions if:

• You are close to completing your major work (publication, thesis etc)
• You are already using EndNote's sync features and Endnote online
• You don't need sync features (required for using across devices and sharing libraries or groups)

Use EndNote 21 if:

• You haven't previously used EndNote desktop before
• You need to use the sync and sharing features of EndNote and haven't previously set up an Endnote online account with the older versions of EndNote (X8, X9, EndNote 20)

EndNote 21 new features

• Recover a lost or damaged library
• Data restoration function for individual references or libraries
• Organise your references with tags
• EndNote Web syncing - available for 3 years from activation date
• EndNote Word Online CWYW - requires an EndNote Web account activated with EndNote 21
• CWYW in Google Docs

More information about EndNote 21's new features can be found here. 

• Please follow the instructions from Technology Services to install EndNote on your desktop
• Clarivate recommends backing up data and saving a compressed version of your library from previous versions of EndNote, and uninstalling the previous version before installing the new version
• Once installed, follow the instructions for setting up EndNote in the EndNote Library guide.

Compare and contrast the three most recent versions of EndNote desktop: EndNote X9, EndNote 20, and EndNote 21.

EndNote comparison checklist