EndNote: EndNote with PDFs

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EndNote makes it simple to import PDFs directly into your collection. In many cases, EndNote will automatically fill in the essential components of the citation. Use the following steps to import PDFs into your EndNote Library:

Importing a single PDF

• From EndNote click on File > Import > File....
• Navigate to the PDF
• Set Import option to PDF
• Click on Import

Importing Multiple PDFs

• From EndNote click on File > Import > Folder....
• Navigate to the folder
• Set Import option to PDF
• Click on Import

EndNote may be able to find the full text of references included in your EndNote libraries. Make sure that you have adjusted your OpenURL preferences before using this feature.

• Right click on the reference in your library.
• Select Find Full text.
• If you are prompted, sign in with your Michigan Tech username and ISO password.
• EndNote will search for the PDF and add it to your reference if it is available.

EndNote includes a built-in PDF tool that allows you to highlight and annotate PDFs in your EndNote library.

• Select the reference that you would like to view or annotate.
• Click the tab with the PDF icon on the top-right side of the screen.
• Annotate!