LibGuides: EndNote 21 for Windows: Managing an EndNote Library

Creating a new EndNote Library

Create a new EndNote library

To create a new EndNote library:

Select File from the main menu, then New.
Save the library with a meaningful name to your hard drive.
Click on Save.

Your new library will look similar to the following:

EndNote libraries consist of the main library file with a .enl extension and the data folder with a .data extension. The data folder is automatically created by EndNote and is stored in the same location as the library file. The main function of the data folder is to store attachments.

You must have both files in the same folder or directory to open your library. Never delete the .data file. Back-up copies of your library must always include the data folder.

If you checked the Save as Package, your library is created with a .enlp extension that includes the .enl and .data files.

Working with Referencing Styles

Changing between styles

In your EndNote library where you want to manage references.

Go to Tool > Output Styles > Open Style Manager.

In the Style Manager window, check the box next to the styles you want to use. If a style is not listed, click Get More on the Web to download additional styles.

If needed, download new styles from the EndNote website, save them, and then add them to EndNote by clicking File > Import > File... in the Style Manager.

To apply a style, go to the main EndNote window. In the toolbar, you’ll see a dropdown menu labeled Style. Click on it and select the style you want to use from the list.

Changing style in word

Open a Word document, where you want to insert citation
Ensure the Style is set to your required style

Changing style in Referencing Summary

Click on the desired reference
On the right side of the reference click on Summery
At the bottom click on your required style