How do I add the EndNote Cite While You Write Toolbar into Microsoft Word?
Answer
For a Mac, follow the instructions in this video for EndNote X9 and the instructions in this video for EndNote 20.
For a PC, see the steps below for both EndNote X9 and EndNote 20:
Follow these steps to add in the EndNote plug-in (Cite While You Write) in Microsoft Word.
- In Word, click the File tab and choose Options.
- Select Add-Ins from the left hand menu.
- Under the heading Active Application Add-ins, check whether you have the EndNote Cite While You Write COM Add-in (see the Type column).
- If it is not listed, then go down to the bottom of the window to the Manage drop-down list.
- With COM Add-ins showing, click Go...
- If CWYW is installed, then EndNote Cite While You Write will appear as one of the add-ins available. Make sure the box beside it is ticked, then click OK.
- The EndNote ribbon should appear immediately in Word.
If you're having trouble, please reach out to either ITS or EndNote support directly.