EndNote Changelog

What's new in EndNote 21.2

Oct 17, 2023
  • Updated the Cite While You Write tools to allow document cross-compatibility between Microsoft Word (desktop) and Microsoft Word 365 (online)
  • Minor bug fixes and display tweaks

New in EndNote 21.1 (Sep 19, 2023)

  • Edit a reference in a separate window
  • View reference and PDF side-by-side in a separate window
  • Toggle the right-hand Summary/Edit/PDF pane below the library pane
  • Addressed an issue with Cite While You Write for EndNote online
  • Minor bug fixes and display tweaks

New in EndNote 21.0.1 (Jul 26, 2023)

  • This update contains the following:
  • Addressed an issue which prevented some users from sharing their library
  • Verified compatibility with LibreOffice 7.5.3
  • Double-clicking a .ENL file now correctly opens only the chosen library
  • Various stability improvements
  • Minor bug fixes and display tweaks

New in EndNote 20.5 (Jan 31, 2023)

  • High contrast mode colors updated and improved
  • Various stability improvements
  • Other minor bug fixes, display tweaks and performance enhancements

New in EndNote 20.4.1 (Jul 26, 2022)

  • Dark mode colors updated and improved
  • Help menu updated with latest information
  • Various stability improvements
  • Other minor bug fixes, display tweaks and performance enhancements
  • Corrected issue with library display when using customized display fields [New in 20.4.1]
  • Resolved issue that caused a crash on startup under certain conditions [New in 20.4.1]

New in EndNote 20.4 (Jul 20, 2022)

  • This update contains the following:
  • Dark mode colors updated and improved
  • Help menu updated with latest information
  • Various stability improvements
  • Other minor bug fixes, display tweaks and performance enhancements

New in EndNote 20.3 (Apr 26, 2022)

  • Retraction alerts in Cite While You Write (CWYW) protect you from accidentally citing problematic sources in your manuscripts.
  • Find Full Text can now be configured to obtain PDFs from the Ex Libris Alma Primo link resolver
  • Library window row height adjusted to show more records while maintaining maximum legibility
  • Enhanced screenreaders support in the Groups panel
  • Resolved issues with unformatting documents that included citations in footnotes
  • Corrected issue that caused the reference list to re-set to All References after certain actions on a record
  • Other minor bug fixes, display tweaks and performance enhancements

New in EndNote 20.2.1 (Dec 1, 2021)

  • This update contains the following:
  • Resolved “Value out of range” issue when inserting citations in Microsoft Word 2010
  • Corrected issue with PDF viewer that caused software shutdown in certain workflows
  • Sync status will now correctly show counts for groups
  • Added and enhanced Find Full Text functions for selected data providers
  • Other minor bug fixes and performance enhancements

New in EndNote X9.3.3 Build 13966 (Apr 14, 2020)

  • Resolved a problem where renamed file attachments would not update during sync (X9.3.3)
  • Issue importing PDFs using Kopernio on Firefox has been resolved (X9.3.3)
  • Resolved issue with syncing Group Sets, Groups, and File Attachments in read-only shared libraries (X9.3.3)
  • Corrected issue where display preferences were not saving (X9.3.3)

New in EndNote X9.3.1 (Apr 14, 2020)

  • Resolved issue where libraries would not convert to the new database format under certain circumstances.

New in EndNote X9.3 Build 13527 (Apr 14, 2020)

  • New database engine for enhanced performance and cross-compatibility with X9.3.2 for macOS
  • Unicode support updated and modernized
  • Improvements to Find Full Text coverage, including support for Allen Press, Ingenta, and more
  • Other improvements and bug fixes

New in EndNote X8.2 Build 11343 (Jan 10, 2018)

  • This update contains the following:
  • Improved Full Text performance with restored retrieval from SAGE, IEEE and Taylor & Francis
  • Issue attaching non-PDF files as relative links has been resolved
  • Corrected group renaming issue where the wrong group would be renamed in certain circumstances
  • Issue with syncing libraries whose pathnames contain non-ASCII characters has been corrected
  • Rectified "Unable to contact online service" error when syncing/uploading a library which contained an empty file attachment
  • Resolved issue where deleting PDFs from the library failed to also remove them from the library's data folder
  • You can now drag and drop to attach .zip, .epub, .mp4 and .mp3 files

New in EndNote X8.1 Build 11010 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • This update contains the following:
  • Revised and updated bibliographic style, online search and import filter files
  • Proxy support for online search
  • Automatically merge updates to unsaved references when syncing
  • Restored ability to scroll in Connection Status window
  • Sync updates and improvements
  • Improved visibility of PDF search field for Windows 10 users
  • Improved Full Text performance with restored:
  • Retrieval from IEEE Xplore
  • Ability for users to connect to their library's catalog with a SFX OpenURL resolver

New in EndNote X8.0.2 Build 10858 (Aug 1, 2017)

  • This update contains optimizations, critical updates and other improvements for:
  • Automatic record creation from PDF import using DOI
  • Underline annotation in the PDF viewer now aligned correctly under text
  • Fully functional PDF viewer for user's with a home folder that contains East Asian characters
  • Refreshed content files with up to date bibliographic styles
  • Enhanced Find Full Text performance with the following sites and services:
  • ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
  • Allen Press
  • Annual Reviews
  • Emerald
  • Future Medicine
  • Institution of Civil Engineers
  • JSTOR
  • Microbiology Society
  • MIT Press Journals
  • Nature
  • New England Journal of Medicine
  • SAGE
  • Scitation/AIP (American Institute of Physics)
  • Taylor & Francis
  • ScienceDirect

New in EndNote X8.0.1 Build 10444 (Jun 28, 2017)

  • NEW FEATURES:
  • Share your library with up to 100 other EndNote desktop users on X7.2 or later; provide your team with immediate real time access to the same set of references, attachments, notes and annotations
  • Access the Activity Feed to see what your colleagues are doing in the Shared Library and when new members join
  • New, modern, easy to identify icons - identical across both Mac and Windows
  • Updated workflows for finding reference updates
  • Customize the built in Recently Added group and pick up right where you left off in the research process
  • Configure Sync option in the Groups pane simplifies the desktop activation process
  • Utilize unlimited file attachment storage in your online library
  • Cite While You Write updated for Microsoft Word 2016
  • Activation Changes
  • Macintosh and Windows serial numbers and product keys are now cross-platform compatible. You can use the same key on three computers regardless of platform. Just download the additional installers at http://endnote.com.
  • Reference Manager customers (versions 8 - 12) can purchase EndNote at the upgrade price and use their original upgrade serial numbers to unlock EndNote.
  • This update contains a fix for the application freeze which occurs after a user executes a search via the PDF viewer toolbar.

New in EndNote X8 Build 10063 (Nov 8, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Share your library with up to 100 other EndNote desktop users on X7.2 or later; providing teams with immediate real time access to the same set of references, attachments, notes and annotations
  • Access the Activity Feed to see what your colleagues are doing in the Shared Library and when new members join
  • New, modern, easy to identify icons - identical across both Mac and Windows
  • Updated workflows for finding reference updates
  • Every X8 library includes a built in Recently Added group which can be customized, allowing users to pick up right where they left off in the research workflow
  • Configure Sync option in the Groups pane to simplify desktop activation process
  • Utilize unlimited file attachment storage in your online library
  • Cite While You Write for Microsoft Word 2016
  • Activation Changes
  • Macintosh and Windows serial numbers and product keys are now cross-platform compatible. You can use the same key on three computers regardless of platform. Just download the additional installers at http://endnote.com.
  • Reference Manager customers (versions 8 - 12) can purchase EndNote at the upgrade price and use their original upgrade serial numbers to unlock EndNote.

New in EndNote 7.7.1 Build 10036 (Nov 1, 2016)

  • This release contains a critical update for users experiencing PDF import issues.

New in EndNote 7.7 Build 9832 (Sep 15, 2016)

  • This release contains critical updates, optimizations and other improvements for:
  • Online Search and Find Full Text with PubMed via Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
  • Using short form, include the title field only when needed to disambiguate a citation
  • Cite While You Write, includes track changes and format multiple citations via EndNote online
  • Import PDFs
  • Other bug fixes and stability improvements

New in EndNote 7.5 Build 9325 (Mar 30, 2016)

  • This release contains critical updates, optimizations and other improvements for:
  • Cite While You Write for Microsoft Word 2016
  • Syncing libraries with large file attachments
  • User experience on Windows devices with higher screen resolution
  • Find Full Text feature

New in EndNote 7.4 Build 8818 (Aug 12, 2015)

  • Sync and library sharing
  • PDF display and annotations
  • Cite While You Write
  • Library window
  • Windows 10 compatibility

New in EndNote 7.3.1 Build 8614 (May 13, 2015)

  • New features:
  • Share your library with team members, collaborators and colleagues that you personally invite
  • Connect with in-house EndNote experts and fellow users from around the world
  • Set your preferences to create clear, organized, and easily searchable names for your PDF documents as you import them by defining your settings in PDF Handling preferences.
  • Search and cite EndNote references in PowerPoint.
  • Add subheadings to your bibliography in Microsoft Word® using your own categories or predefined by reference type in an output style. This is useful for distinguishing primary and secondary sources.
  • Use improved Sync that occurs in the background so that your work is continuously backed up and always available online and on your iPad.
  • Quickly identify groups that are shared in your EndNote online account after the Sync process completes in EndNote desktop.
  • Improved Quick Search with multi-phrase search of all fields, including PDF and PDF notes
  • Better organize your research materials by using new reference types such as Interview, Podcast, and Press Release.
  • Use new options to control the ratings and read/unread field display.
  • Reorder column headings in the Library reference list by using drag-and-drop and customize which columns display with just a right-click.
  • Copy the record number to another field in a reference using the Copy feature from the Change/Move/Copy Fields command.
  • Review program updates automatically.
  • Activation Changes
  • Macintosh and Windows serial numbers and product keys are now cross-platform compatible. You can use the same key on three computers regardless of platform. Just download the additional installers at http://endnote.com.
  • Reference Manager customers (versions 8 - 12) can purchase EndNote at the upgrade price and use their original upgrade serial numbers to unlock EndNote.
  • Release notes:
  • This release contains a critical bug fix for Cite While You Write. Specifically, ambiguous citations were being incorrectly identified and letters appended to the year were incorrect. For example, instead of seeing "(Smith 2000a, Smith 2000b, Smith 2000c)" citations were appearing with random letters after the year.
  • Just prior to this release, we also implemented critical bug fixes for the Find Full Text feature. These fixes were made in code that is external to the EndNote program file, and optimized access for journals from the following providers:
  • ACS (American Chemical Society)
  • APS (American Physical Society)
  • EmeraldInsight
  • PLoS (Public Library of Science)

New in EndNote 7.2 Build 8156 (Oct 1, 2014)

  • Share your library with team members, collaborators and colleagues that you personally invite
  • Connect with in-house EndNote experts and fellow users from around the world
  • Utilize unlimited file attachment storage in your online library

New in EndNote 7.1 Build 7705 (Apr 3, 2014)

  • Enhanced user experience for Find Full Text
  • Enhanced Sync to include Combined and Smart Groups
  • Improved PDF annotation tools
  • Search terms from Quick Search results are highlighted in the Library Window
  • Expanded reference data is returned from importing PDF files
  • Improved Find Full Text functionality

New in EndNote 7.0.2 (Apr 3, 2014)

  • Includes new critical updates for Sync
  • EndNote Site Administrators now have greater control over the Auto Update functionality

New in EndNote 7.0.1 (Apr 3, 2014)

  • Contains critical updates to Sync and Cite While You Write functionality

New in EndNote 2.0.1 BUild 3514 (Jan 7, 2009)

  • Use your free EndNote Web account to extend the power of EndNote; upload and share references anywhere you have web access.
  • Find, download, and automatically attach full-text pdf files along with core bibliographic data.
  • “Smart Groups” - Allow you to create “intelligent” sub-sets of records by setting criteria that EndNote can apply to any new references added to your personal library.
  • Redesigned user interface, New Graphics, and improved usability - we have made EndNote easier and more efficient to use
  • “Auto Date Stamp” - EndNote X2 will automatically record the date records are created and last updated
  • "Library and Record Summaries" present a quick snap shot of key metrics about record and library organization
  • Expanded integration with EndNote Web - allows for easier sharing of references via the web version of EndNote
  • New “Auto Groups” for “Trash” and “Duplicate References” that help to automatically organize sets of references and make common tasks more efficient
  • New Reference Types
  • Expanded and updated Connections, Bibliographic Output Styles, and Import Filters.