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EndNote desktop: FAQs and tips

Finding and reading full-text using OpenURL

In EndNote, go to the Edit menu > Preferences (on a Mac, EndNote menu > Preferences)

Screenshot of EndNote Edit menu, indicating Preferences as the last entry on the list

In the Find Full Text section, add this to the OpenURL Path box: https://libkey.io/libraries/3137/openurl

Click the OK button.

EndNote Preferences dialog box, open at the Find Full Text tab, indicating OpenURL Path box

You can now right-click on any reference in the central list part of EndNote, and select OpenURL Link from the pop-up context menu.

It will attempt to link you to a full-text version of the article in your web browser.

Partial screenshot of Endnote reference list right-click menu indicating OpenURL Link on the context menu.

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