EndNote loves both the Windows® and Macintosh® platforms. Here’s how to check if your current systems and programs are EndNote-ready.
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Cross-Platform Compatibility
Windows compatibility and system requirements
What you need:
- Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
- 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor
- 600 MB hard disk space available
- Minimum 2 GB of available RAM
- CD-ROM drive required for installation of shipped version (not required for installation of download version)
Word processor software
- Microsoft Word [Cite While You Write] for Windows: 2007, 2010*, 2013*, and 2016*
- Apache OpenOffice [Cite While You Write] for Windows: 3.x
- LibreOffice [Cite While You Write] for Windows: 4.x, 5.x, 6.x (32-bit)
- Partner integration for Cite While You Write: Wolfram Mathematica® 8
- Format Paper: Word processors that save .rtf files:
- WordPad for supported Windows versions 11, 12, 13, 14
- TextEdit for supported Macintosh OSX versions 1, 2.x, 3.x, 4.x
- Apache OpenOffice versions 1, 2.x, 3.x
- Nissus Writer Macintosh OSX version
- Mellel versions 1, 2.x
- Format Paper: Word processors that save .odt files:
- Apache OpenOffice versions 1, 2.x, 3.x
Presentation support
- Microsoft PowerPoint® for Windows 2007, 2010*, 2013*, 2016*
*32-bit and 64-bit
An Internet connection is required to register for online access, search online databases, find full text and automatically update references.
Macintosh compatibility and system requirements
What you need:
- macOS 10.10 and above
- Intel-based Macintosh
- Hard disk with 700 MB available
- Minimum 2GB of available RAM
- CD-ROM drive required for installation of shipped version (not required for installation of download version)
Word processor software
- Microsoft Word [Cite While You Write] for Macintosh: 2011, 2016 (version 15.21.1 or later)
- Partner integration for Cite While You Write: Apple® Pages
- Partner integration for Cite While You Write: Wolfram Mathematica® 8
- Format Paper: Word processors that save .rtf files:
- Word Perfect versions 11, 12, 13, 14
- Apple iWork® Pages versions 1, 2.x, 3.x, 4.x, 5.2
- WordPad for supported Windows versions
- TextEdit for supported Macintosh OSX versions
- Apache OpenOffice versions 1, 2.x, 3.x
- Nissus Writer Macintosh OSX version
- Mellel versions 1, 2.x
- Format Paper: Word processors that save .odt files
- Apache OpenOffice versions 1, 2.x, 3.x
An Internet connection is required to register for online access, search online databases, find full text and automatically update references.
EndNote online compatibility and requirements
Browser support for Web Application*Netflix streaming in june 2018.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer® 8.x or later
- Firefox® 27 or later
- Safari® 5.0 or later
- Chrome® 31 or later
Browser support for Web Capture**
- Add-on*
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.x or later
- Bookmarklet*
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.x (32-bit) or later
- Firefox 27 or later
- Safari 5.0 or later
- Chrome 31 or later
*Applies to both Macintosh and Windows browser versions, except for Internet Explorer, which is Windows only
**Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
Network compatibility and system requirements
EndNote libraries can be accessed on a network – including networks with Macintosh and Windows workstations. Multiple users on a network can access an EndNote library simultaneously in read-only mode. This allows users to search for references, cite them in their papers and create bibliographies. EndNote does not allow multiple users on a network to edit a single library at the same time.
Installation and deployment
On Windows networks, EndNote can be deployed with MSI installer technology using scripting or via Group Policy.
Requirements:
- Windows Server 2003 & 2003 R2
- Windows Server 2008 & 2008 R2
- Windows Server 2012 & 2012 R2
If you have technical questions regarding the use of EndNote on a network, contact Support.
EndNote Cross-Platform Compatibility
What you need:
EndNote X7 and X8 are cross-platform compatible. Following the EndNote end user license agreement, this means:
- Individuals who purchase a single user license can install EndNote on up to three computers for their personal use.
- Sharing a license with other users is not allowed under the individual license agreement.
- Those computers can be any combination of Mac and Windows machines.
- By creating or logging into a EndNote online account (under preferences > Sync), that individual can sync their library across all three computers, as well as access it through EndNote online and the iPad app.
NOTE: Your EndNote product key is required for activation. Your key is the 25-character code located either in your email confirmation (if you purchased the download) or in the inside-left panel of the CD case (if you had the product shipped).