All users, note you can only sync one library per computer. If you have a previously synced library from an earlier version of EndNote it will remained synced in EndNote 20, go to step 2 to make sure the library is syncing.

Step 3: Syncing Library to EndNote Cloud Account.

Wait for the import > click OK > click Close.

Mac users: You must find EndNote in the Mac applications folder > Within the EndNote folder find the file 'Terms' and double click.

EndNote toolbar: Library > 'Open Term Lists' > 'Journals Term List' > click 'Lists' tab -> 'Import List'.

This step imports thousands of journal titles and their various abbreviations so that EndNote can render them correctly in bibliographies.

Alternatively, in EndNote you can save a static backup copy by going to File > Compressed Library. You will need to sync your library (see below) in order to backup your library.You can watch this video on how to create a folder to house your EndNote library on the C: drive. PC users make sure you are not saving the library to OneDrive. If you're not sure how to find the hard drive on your Mac, watch this video. Mac users, Mac typically saves to iCloud by default. Libraries saved to iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, university networked drives, or other cloud locations run the risk of corrupting over time! The best locations to store a library are on the PC C: drive or the desktop. Both Mac and PC users, your library needs to be saved to the hard drive of your computer.Both of these files must live in the same location (same folder) and have the same name in order for the library to work. Note that there are actually two files associated with an EndNote library, a. Open EndNote 20 > 'Create a new library' OR with a library already open, in the EndNote 20 toolbar > File > New.

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