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EndNote 21 for Mac

Instructions for using EndNote for Mac

Creating an independent bibliography

 To create a bibliography for your document bypassing Cite While You Write (CWYW) tools in Word:

  1. Open your EndNote library
  2. Make sure your desired reference style is chosen (see Set Output Style)
  3. Sort your records into alphabetical order by clicking on the heading of the Author column
  4. Select the references you want in your bibliography or reference list (use Command ⌘ and the mouse to select individual references, use Shift and the mouse to select a range of references)
  5. Right-click or click on References and then click Copy Formatted Reference
  6. Open your MSWord or email document, and paste (eg Ctrl-V or Edit > Paste)

Your references will be pasted in alphabetical order by author in your selected style.