Recent Software Updates

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EndNote 21.2 for Windows®

Released October 17, 2023

This update contains the following:

  • Updated the Cite While You Write tools to allow document cross-compatibility between Microsoft Word (desktop) and Microsoft Word 365 (online)
  • Minor bug fixes and display tweaks

Windows Installation Options

Automatically Update
In EndNote 21, under the “Help” menu, choose “Check for Updates…”.

Manually Install
If you want to install the EndNote 21.2 update manually, please read the EndNote 21 Updates Knowledge Base article.


EndNote 21.2 for macOS®

Released October 17, 2023

This update contains the following:

  • Updated the Cite While You Write tools to allow document cross-compatibility between Microsoft Word (desktop) and Microsoft Word 365 (online)
  • Minor bug fixes and display tweaks

Macintosh Installation Options

Automatically Update
In EndNote 21, under the “EndNote 21” menu, choose “Check for Updates…”.

Install manually
If you want to install the EndNote 21.2 update manually, please read the EndNote 21 Updates Knowledge Base article.


Updates for Previous Versions

EndNote 20
If you want to install the EndNote 20 updates manually, please refer to the EndNote 20 Updates Knowledge Base article.

EndNote X9
If you want to install the EndNote X9 updates manually, please refer to the EndNote X9 Updates Knowledge Base article.

EndNote X8
If you want to install the EndNote X8 updates manually, please refer to the EndNote X8 Updates Knowledge Base article.

EndNote X7
If you want to install the EndNote X7 updates manually, please refer to the EndNote X7 Updates Knowledge Base article.

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