EndNote Quick Reference for Students

• Which versions of EndNote does Northwestern University support?
• I'm using an earlier version of EndNote. What should I be aware of before upgrading?
• Does Northwestern offer a customized EndNote template?
• Can I continue to use EndNote if I leave Northwestern?
• Whom can I contact with EndNote licensing questions?
• What installation methods are available?
• Where can I find more information on installing and using EndNote?
• Is EndNote X1 compatible with Microsoft Word 2008?

EndNote Quick Reference (Students)

Which versions of EndNote does Northwestern University support?

EndNote X and X1 are fully supported by the University.

I'm using an earlier version of EndNote. What should I be aware of before upgrading?

Before you begin installation, it is important to back up your EndNote libraries (including corresponding .DATA folders), custom styles, import filters, connection files, and spell check dictionaries, as well as any Word documents that use Cite While You Write; close all open programs, and then uninstall any older versions.  EndNote X1 libraries are not backwards compatible with EndNote 7 or lower. When opening a library from EndNote 5, 6, or 7, EndNote X1 will convert the library to the current format and leave the original library unchanged.

Does Northwestern offer a customized EndNote template?

The NU Toolkit for EndNote is included in this installation package, and we recommend that you add it. The Toolkit contains customized connections and filters for use with NU Library databases, as well as customized style sheets for producing properly formatted documents according to the latest Chicago, MLA, and APA styles.

Can I continue to use EndNote if I leave Northwestern?

Yes, you can continue to use the software.

Whom can I contact with EndNote licensing questions?

Please send inquiries to NUIT Site-licensed Software.

What installation methods are available?

Only a download is available. CDs are not available for loan or purchase.

Where can I find more information on installing and using EndNote?

EndNote offers a Getting Started Guide on the EndNote Web site.  

Is EndNote X1 compatible with Microsoft Word 2008?

No current versions of EndNote are compatible with Word 2008 for Mac due to changes in the way third party add-ins are supported. Please visit EndNote directly for more information.