Chapter 3:

Introduction to an EndNote Library

This chapter covers the basics of working with EndNote. In particular, 

you will learn how to:

Start EndNote and open a library.

Sort the references in the library window.

Select a default library to open automatically.

Select and open references in the EndNote library.

Close references.

Quit from the EndNote program.

Start EndNote

To start the EndNote program and open the sample library:

1. Macintosh: Open the EndNote 8 Demo folder and double click the 

EndNote program icon. By default, the EndNote 8 folder is 

installed in the Applications folder on your hard drive.

Windows: From the Start menu, choose Programs, select 

EndNote, and then choose the EndNote Program. A dialog appears 

prompting you to open a reference library.

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