BeckerGuides: EndNote: EndNote types (online, basic, etc.)

EndNote Basic or EndNote Online

EndNote and EndNote Online

EndNote™ is a reference management solution with both a desktop and online component. When used on the desktop, it may be called “EndNote desktop” or “EndNote on the desktop.” When used online, it may be called “EndNote online.” EndNote X8 & X9 users can synchronize all the references in one desktop library to their online library, and share the entire library with other EndNote X8 or X9 users. Their online library can contain an unlimited number of references and unlimited attachments.

EndNote Basic (from a Web of Science account or free online)

EndNote basic is a more limited reference management solution that is only available online. EndNote basic users can create an online library with a maximum of 50,000 references and up to 2GB of attachments.

There are two versions of EndNote basic.

The free version of EndNote basic has 21 styles and a limited number of filters and connection files. This version is available to anybody, with no other purchase required.
The version of EndNote basic available as part of the Web of Science has thousands of styles and hundreds of filters and connection files. This version is accessible by those whose institution has a subscription to the Web of Science.

Installing the Windows Internet Explorer & Cite While You Write Plug-in
How to install the EndNote plug-in to enable direct export in Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge, and the Cite While You Write commands for EndNote basic.
Installing the Macintosh Cite While You Write Plug-in
How to download and install the EndNote basic Cite While You Write tools for Microsoft Word on Macintosh.
EndNote Online: A Live Class Recording

This class shows how to use the major features in EndNote online. Although it includes information on how EndNote online integrates with EndNote on the desktop, it also contains information for those using EndNote basic.

Class Notes:

EndNote Online Class Materials
Combined materials for EndNote online classes.
EndNote Online for Windows Class Notes
Class notes for EndNote online for Windows.
EndNote Online for MacOS Class Notes
Class notes for EndNote online for macOS.

General EndNote Online Resources

EndNote online QRG collection
EndNote online QRG: creating an account
EndNote online QRG: account limits
EndNote online QRG: install plug-ins
EndNote online QRG: gathering references
EndNote online QRG: organizing and sharing
EndNote online QRG: syncing with iPad and iPhone
EndNote online QRG: Cite While You Write
EndNote online QRG: Manuscript Matcher
EndNote Basic Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides a quick overview of Cite While You Write functions available in EndNote basic and how to access them.

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EndNote online QRG collection - QR code
A scannable QR code for class attendees to quickly access a collection of EndNote online quick reference guides in a single document.

EndNote Online Q & A

1. Can I search PubMed (or is there a plug-in?) within the EndNote online version?

PubMed can be searched within EndNote online. Go to top navigation bar, choose "Collect", then "online search" and then select "PubMed(NLM)" from the drop down menu.

2. When searching PubMed directly, can I use a bookmarklet to copy references to my EndNote online account (myendnoteweb) ?

Capture Reference is a browser bookmarklet that can be used to capture online references from PubMed into EndNote online or Endnote.
To install Capture Reference bookmarklet:
1. Log into EndNote online
2. Click on downloads
3. Drag the Capture Reference button to your bookmarks (or favorites bar) . In some browsers, you may need to right-click and select.
To use it, complete a search in PubMed, choose an article citation, then click Capture Reference on your bookmarks toolbar. Follow the instructions in the window.