EndNote error in Word

If you encounter an EndNote error message "The specified Word library cannot be unloaded because it is in use." when opening Word documents you need to follow the steps below:

• In Word go to Help > About Microsoft Office Word
• Select Disabled items…
• Select EndNote and click OK
• If prompted, allow the files to be loaded into Word
• Close Word and re-open

The EndNote toolbar should now appear within Word and the error message should not reoccur.

Note: The instructions above are for Word 2003/2003/2000. If you are using Word 2007 the steps will differ slightly:

• Click on the Office Icon and select Word Options
• Click on Add-ins
• Change the Manage options to Disabled Items
• Click Go
• Highlight any EndNote items that are displayed and click Enable
• Click Close and then OK.
• If prompted, allow the files to be loaded into Word
• Close Word and re-open