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Version details Available for Windows and Mac users Most modern web browsers Most web browsers
How to get it Available for personal use; pricing discounts for multi copy purchases; Site wide licenses available for entire institutions / organizations. Learn more at endnote.com. Initial activation from within EndNote 21 desktop, then log in at web.endnote.com. Free to anyone, sign up at myendnoteweb.com.
Integrated with MS Word Yes, via Cite While You Write plugin. Yes, via Cite While You Write plugin. Yes, via Cite While You Write plugin.
Sharing references Share a library as read and write or read-only with up to 1,000 other users / have unlimited number of as read and write or read-only libraries shared to you. Sharing features on the way! Share a group with other EndNote online users.
# of bibliographic citation styles 7,000+ predefined; plus create your own. 7,000+ predefined. Top 21 most commonly used styles
Installation required check Optional browser Add-ons. Optional browser Add-ons.
Operating system MacOS X & Microsoft Windows. MacOS X, Microsoft Windows, and Linux. Basic compatibility with modern mobile OSes with enhancements to come. MacOS X, Microsoft Windows, and Linux. Win, Mac OS X & Linux
One-click find full text check
Format bibliographies check check check
Online database searching check
Number of file formats accepted from other online database providers (for reference import)/filters Over 650 RIS, but more to come 3
Custom options to add additional database providers check
File attachment storage Unlimited Unlimited 2GB
Reference storage Up to 1 million Up to 1 million 50,000
Max # of fields per reference 56 53 53
Max # of reference types 55 55 48
Create group sets (headings user can arrange groups under) check check
Create smart groups (based on a search of EndNote library that automatically updates) check
Create combined groups (based on a search of the contents of other groups) check
Change case (change capitalization of selected text) check
Find and replace check
Change, move, or copy fields check
Search by field check check check
Access from any internet browser N/A check check
Email reference and attached PDF check
Spell check Yes (individual records only)
Sort library Yes (by up to 5 fields, and select language options) Yes (basic English sort on main library fields) Yes (basic English sort on main library fields)
Customize duplicate recognition check
Composite styles (e.g., ACS with 1a-f) check
Bibliographies at end of sections as well as at end of document in Microsoft Word check
Hyperlinks between citations and bibliography entries check
Organize using tags check Coming soon!
Auto-fill reference based on DOI check

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