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EndNote X9 for Windows: Modify APA 6th Style to reveal URL

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Intro: Modify APA 6th Style to reveal URL

EndNote's current APA 6th style does not reveal the URL of a journal article if it does not have a DOI. 

If you are using APA 6th or another style that requires the URL to be revealed and it is not displaying, follow the below steps to force the URL to be displayed.

Modify APA 6th Style to reveal URL field

In 'Field Substitutions' you can direct EndNote to substitute certain fields with other data that has been imported with the reference.

  1. In the Output Style Box, select the style you wish to edit to reveal URLs, e.g. APA 6th.
  2. Go to Edit > Output Styles > Select your style, e.g. select Edit APA 6th. 
    • Alternatively, go to Edit > Output Styles > Open Style Manager > Highlight the style you wish to modify > Edit
  3. Select Bibliography > Field Substitutions  
  4. Tick the first box, "If the DOI field is empty, use..."
  5. Save your modifications by selecting File > Save As and renaming the Style it to distinguish it from the style you based it on.

This will direct EndNote to display the URL of the source if there is no DOI present.

Important Note: For journal articles, you still need to manually edit the URL field and input the correct URL. For example, in APA 6th, you will need to change the URL to the journal homepage.

 

Saving & using your modified style

 

  1. Go File > Close to exit the editor.

  2. Go to 'Select Another Style...' in your Output Styles drop-down box to add your new or modified style to your Output Styles shortlist.

Saving your new or modified EndNote style

FAQ

Q. Can I submit a request to EndNote to create a new style or modify an existing one?

A. Yes, you can see if EndNote can create a new style or modify one by submitting an Output Style Request form; however, submit this early!

Find and attach the guidelines of your required style (usually found on the journal's homepage) to make it easier for the EndNote team to create.