What can I do if my EndNote references dont appear properly in Microsoft Word?

What can I do if my EndNote references don't appear properly in Microsoft Word?

Some of the options in Microsoft Word can cause EndNote references to appear incorrectly. If your references look like this:

endnote with fieldcodes

follow the instructions listed below:


Word 2003

  • Click on Tools and then Options
  • In the View tab untick Field Codes

Word 2007/2010

  • Click on File and then Word Options or Options

file menu

  • Under the Advanced tab untick Show field codes instead of their values and click OK

advanced options


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