EndNote

EndNote

EndNote is a citation management software that allows you to keep track and organize your references and create bibliographies. This guide is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide and a reference guide containing instructions on how to use EndNote effectively.

With EndNote you can:

• Store, organize, and search for references in your own EndNote library
• Import references downloaded from our databases
• Create bibliographies and reference lists in over 7,500 styles
• Generate in-text citations within your Word document
• Attach full-text articles to your citations
• Share references with research partners and colleagues

EndNote 2025

EndNote 2025 is the newest version of the software and is available for download. Please note:

• EndNote 2025 functions very similarly to the previous version, EndNote 21
• Videos, tutorials, or resources in this guide that feature EndNote 21 may still be applicable to EndNote 2025
• Before you download the update, it is recommended to back up your EndNote 21 library before making the switch

Key Features:

• AI-Powered Research Summaries: generate concise, structured summaries of academic papers to accelerate literature review
• Find a Journal (Word Online): get real-time journal recommendations based on your manuscript content—no extra tools required
• Smarter Collaboration: share your EndNote library with up to 1,000 collaborators and assign view or edit permissions
• Real-Time Sync and Status: sync your library across personal devices with improved transparency and error handling
• Redesigned Interface: the new Summary Panel offers at-a-glance access to citations, notes, files, and previews—all in one place

What's New?

• December 3, 2025 "Introduction to EndNote" webinar recording