Citing with Ease: A Guide to Installing Cite While You Write in Microsoft Word

When it comes to citing sources in academic writing, few tools are as indispensable as EndNote's Cite While You Write (CWYW) plugin for Microsoft Word. This powerful tool enables you to format your citations and bibliography with ease, ensuring that your papers conform to the highest standards of citation style. However, installing CWYW can be a bit of a puzzle, especially if you're new to using EndNote Online.

Fortunately, this article will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing the Cite While You Write plugin for Microsoft Word. With this guide, you'll learn how to set up your account, download and install the plugin, and configure your Word preferences to use EndNote Online with ease.

To begin, you may need to ask your IT contact or National Service Desk to install CWYW for you, depending on your institution's policies and procedures. Alternatively, you can access the downloads area within EndNote Online to download the plugin yourself. Once installed, you'll be able to add references to your library in EndNote Online.

In the screenshot below, I've entered my account details to demonstrate how to use the plugin. Make sure to note these details carefully, as they are separate from your Athens Account and will be required for future use.

To get started with CWYW, you'll first need to access EndNote Web/Online by logging into your Athens account and opening Web of Science. From there, simply click on the 'EndNote' tab and follow the prompts to create an account.

In summary, installing Cite While You Write in Microsoft Word requires three key steps: setting up an EndNote Online account, downloading and installing the CWYW plugin, and configuring your Word preferences to use EndNote Online with your account details. By following this guide, you'll be well on your way to citing with ease and achieving academic writing success.

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