Cite While You Write
Note: When you install EndNote, the Cite While You Write add-in will be inserted into your word processing software. Check the EndNote website for Windows and Mac Cite While you Write compatibility.
Why Use Cite While You Write (CWYW)?
- CWYW allows you to use your EndNote references to insert citations in a Microsoft Word document.
- CWYW automatically creates a bibliography from the inserted citations.
- CWYW allows you to change the format of your citations and bibliography.
How do I get Cite While You Write (CWYW)?
- Need to have Microsoft Word installed on your computer before you install EndNote.
- When you install EndNote on your computer, an EndNote menu is automatically added to your Microsoft Word toolbar.
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The Endnote Toolbar in Word
When EndNote is installed, a new CWYW Toolbar automatically appears in Microsoft Word so that references in your library can be incorporated into your Word documents.
This Toolbar allows you to
- Search for citations and insert them into your paper.
- Use Edit & Manage Citations to add information such as page numbers, or delete a reference.
- Select a Style to format your document, eg. APA7th or Harvard.
- Jump directly to your EndNote Library.
- Convert your final document to a plain Word Document without the EndNote field codes.
- Set preferences from automatic formatting to unformatted (or temporary) citations.
