What is the difference between EndNote Desktop and EndNote Online?
Answer
There are two EndNote applications, EndNote Desktop and EndNote Online. Both do the same basic job of collecting references into a library and integrating with Microsoft Word to allow you to cite easily with the Cite while you Write plugin.
You can use both applications and sync them to give you greater flexibility.
EndNote Desktop is an application installed on your computer and will only work then on that computer. EndNote desktop is more powerful but there is more to learn with it. When EndNote is installed it automatically inserts the Cite While you Write plugin into Microsoft Word. Information on getting started with EndNote desktop is on our LibGuide.
EndNote Online is a web-based version of EndNote. Your Reference library is stored in the online application and not on your computer. To cite using EndNote online you must download the EndNote Online plugin and when citing in word you need to be connected to the internet. Information on getting started with EndNote Online is available on our LibGuide.
The Library runs classes on EndNote desktop regularly and you can view upcoming classes on our Training Calendar.
There is a wealth of information available on how to use EndNote through a Google search. EndNote also has a huge amount of online support and videos available on Endnote Support page here.