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EndNote 20 for Windows

Step-by-step guidance on using the most popular functions of EndNote 20 on PC

How to Create, Open, and Close Your EndNote Library

To open EndNote and create a new Library:

Select Start  Windows Start Menu icon > All programs > EndNote Folder  Open Folder> EndNote 

 

If it is the first time you have used EndNote, select Create a new library.

To create a new library from within EndNote:

  1. Go to File > New… (give it a unique name).
  2. Choose a location to save & open your Library in a place you know where to find it, eg. My Documents.
  3. Click Save.

Your blank EndNote Library should open.

 

To open your existing Library:

  • Go to File > Open Recent... [choose the Library] 

If your Library is not appearing in the Recent list, go to File > Open... and browse to where you saved your Library.

Or

  • Launch the Library directly from where you saved it, e.g. your desktop.
To close your Library:
 
Go to File > Close Library
 
Or

Select the X in the top right corner of EndNote Library window.

Customize your EN 20 Library

FAQ

FAQ

Q: Can I create more than one Library?

A: Yes. But if you want to sync your references to EndNote Online, it is a best practice to only have one Library and organize your references into groups. 

This is because you can only sync one EndNote Library per one EndNote Online account at a time. If you have more than one EndNote Library and wish to sync your references to EndNote Online, you will be prompted to merge Libraries.