Training and Support
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about EndNote Desktop via the UI Libraries
View the answers to these questions here.
- How do I move references from RefWorks to EndNote Desktop?
- Can I install EndNote Desktop at no cost to myself?
- How can I attach a PDF to my reference?
- How can I connect to UI Link through EndNote?
- How can I make EndNote automatically convert abbreviated journal names to full journal names?
- How can I find full text articles for my citations?
What is EndNote Desktop?
EndNote Desktop is a client-based bibliographic management software program for organizing and formatting citations for publication.
References in EndNote libraries can be synchronized between desktop and laptop computers, the online library, and an iPad using EndNote Sync. EndNote Sync requires use of an EndNote Basic (EndNote Online) account.
How to get EndNote Desktop?
Please note that EndNote Desktop is available for free to faculty, staff, graduate and professional students only. Undergraduates will need to use EndNote Basic, purchase EndNote from the University Bookstore, or choose another citation management program.
EndNote Collaboration Flowchart
EndNote Desktop vs. EndNote Basic
| EndNote Desktop | EndNote Basic | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for faculty, staff, and graduate students - $113.95 for undergraduate students | Free |
| Reference Storage | Unlimited | 50,000 |
| Attachment Storage | Unlimited | 2 GB |
| Bibliographic Formatting Styles | All styles (5,000+) | All styles (5,000+) |
| Reference Sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Send references directly from online databases | 500+ | 500+ |
| Search online resources from within EndNote | 6,000+ | 1,800+ |
| Formatting in Microsoft Word | Yes | Yes |
| One-click 'Find Full Text' | Yes | No |
| Automatic reference updating | Yes | No |
| Advanced reference organization | Yes | No |
- More Detailed ComparisonVisit this site for a more detailed comparison of the two versions. Make sure to select "I HAVE WEB OF KNOWLEDGE" for the most accurate information.