Changing the default reference type

When you are entering a new reference into EndNote manually it defaults to the journal article reference type. If you are entering lots of books or websites you can change this default by following the instructions below:

• From the Edit menu select Preferences...
• Choose Reference Types from the list on the left
• Under Default Reference Type select the reference type that you would like to make the default.
• Click on OK.

Changing the default display fields in EndNote

It is possible to customise the 8 fields that display in the main window of your EndNote library.

• Click on Edit > Preferences…
• Select Display Fields from the list on the left
• Use the drop down menus to select the 8 fields that you wish to display
• Click on OK

Your EndNote library will now display the information stored in the fields you have selected.

Changing the font for your list of references in Word

The default font for the list of references created in Word is Times New Roman. If you would like to change this default follow the steps below:

• From the EndNote toolbar in Word click on Format Bibliography
• Click on the Layout tab and select the Font and Size you want to use as the default

Note: You can also enter a Bibliography title which will always appear at the beginning of your list of references.