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How to insert literature citations through EndNote and automatically arrange them?

October 30, 2025
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Inserting literature citations via EndNote and achieving automatic arrangement is a standard feature facilitated by the "Cite While You Write" (CWYW) plugin for Microsoft Word. This seamlessly integrates with your EndNote library to add in-text citations and generate a corresponding formatted reference list according to your chosen style guide. Successful utilization requires the EndNote CWYW plugin to be correctly installed and activated within Word. Users must first ensure the desired citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) is selected in EndNote prior to writing. To insert a citation, position the cursor and use the EndNote tab in Word to search and select the reference(s) from the open EndNote library; the plugin will automatically insert the in-text citation and add the reference to the bibliography. It is crucial to verify that the correct reference library is open in EndNote and that the citation style is appropriate for the target publication or journal. The practical implementation involves placing the cursor where the citation is needed in the Word document, navigating to the EndNote tab, using the "Insert Citation" command to search and select the relevant reference(s), and clicking "Insert". EndNote immediately adds the in-text citation and updates the bibliography section at the end of the document, ensuring consistent formatting throughout. Utilizing "Update Citations and Bibliography" command after edits or style changes guarantees accurate arrangement. This process eliminates manual formatting errors, saves significant time, and ensures adherence to scholarly publication standards, offering substantial efficiency for academic writers.
How to insert literature citations through EndNote and automatically arrange them?
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