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Summary:
EndNote introduces Cite from PDF, a feature that lets you highlight text inside a PDF stored in EndNote and instantly insert both the quote and its formatted citation into your Word document. This eliminates copy-paste workflows, ensures accurate referencing, and streamlines the entire quoting process.
Benefits of citing from PDF in EndNote
1. One-click citation
- Insert a highlighted quote and its linked reference into your document without switching tools.
2. Time-saving workflow
- Skip the copy-paste and manual library lookup — everything happens inside EndNote and Word.
3. Accurate referencing
- Links the quote to the correct source, reducing citation errors.
4. Streamlined annotation
- Converts PDF highlights into usable content without manual retyping or searching.
How to Use Cite from PDF in EndNote 2025
Step 1 – Open your PDF
- In EndNote, open the PDF from your library.
- Use the built-in highlighter tool to mark the passage or quote you want to cite.
- Click the cite from PDF icon ”.
Step 2 – One-Click Output
- EndNote inserts the highlighted text into your document, followed by a correctly formatted in-text citation.
- The full reference is automatically added to your bibliography.
Step 3 – Edit or modify if needed
- Use EndNote’s Word plugin tools to edit the quote or adjust the citation formatting.
Best Practices for citing from PDF
- Highlight only the exact text you intend to quote for clean output.
- Review citation formatting to ensure it matches your required style.
- Keep PDFs organised in your EndNote library for quick retrieval.