

(Endnote Web doesn't have optimal functionality on its own without the companion desktop version. A drawback to Endnote Desktop is that it won't be available after graduation and constantly requires update purchases. EndNote Desktop has been around the longest and is generally more robust in terms of customization, i.e., Endnote citation styles are more easily customizable than Zotero's or Mendeley's.However, only the basic version (with much less functionality) is free. In the Cite tab, open the Word Processors tab and check the box next to Use Classic Add Citation dialog. In the Sync tab, add your username & password and click on Set Up Syncing. In the General tab, uncheck Automatically tag items with keywords and subject headings. It was also created as a collaborative tool and has more social media features than the other two tools. Steps 7-10 Visualized: Zotero Preferences & Word Tool Installation.

