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EndNote 21 system requirements and compatibility

EndNote loves both the Windows® and Macintosh® platforms. Here’s how to check if your current systems and programs are EndNote-ready. Click on the links below to check the EndNote 21 system requirements for your platform:

Windows

Windows compatibility and system requirements

What you need:

  • Windows 10, 11
  • 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor
  • 600 MB hard disk space available
  • Minimum 2 GB of available RAM
  • To use MSI installation, you need the latest Windows Updates installer

Word processor software

  • Microsoft Word [Cite While You Write] for Windows: 2010*, 2013*, 2016*, 2019*, 2021* and Office 365 (locally installed desktop version of Office 365 only)
  • Google [Cite While You Write]: Google Docs
  • Apache OpenOffice [Cite While You Write] for Windows: 3.x, 4.x
  • LibreOffice [Cite While You Write] for Windows: 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.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 2010*, 2013*, 2016*, 2019* 

*32-bit and 64-bit

An Internet connection is required to register for online access, search online databases, 'Find full text' (to find full text PDF articles) and automatically update references with 'Find Reference Updates'.

Macintosh compatibility and system requirements

What you need:

  • Mac OS 10.14, 10.15, 11, 12,13, 14
  • Intel-based or Apple Silicon-based Macintosh
  • Hard disk with 700 MB available
  • Minimum 2 GB of available RAM

Word processor software

  • Microsoft Word [Cite While You Write] for Macintosh: 2016, 2019, 2021, Office 365 (locally installed desktop version only)
  • Google [Cite While You Write]: Google Docs
  • 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:
    • Apple iWork® Pages – versions 1, 2.x, 3.x, 4.x
    • TextEdit – for supported Macintosh OSX versions
    • Apache OpenOffice – versions 1, 2.x, 3.x
    • Nissus Writer – Macintosh OS 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*

  • Firefox® 27 or later
  • Safari® 5.0 or later
  • Chrome® 31 or later

Browser support for Web Capture**

  • Bookmarklet*
    • 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

Security overview for my.endnote.com

EndNote Click Browser Plugin

Supports the latest Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera Browsers

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. There are many ways to share an EndNote Library or 'groups'.

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, see these Network FAQs or contact Technical Support.

EndNote Cross-Platform Compatibility

EndNote libraries 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 an 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.

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