Next, install two important add-ons: 1) MS Word plugin and 2) Web importer from Mendeley’s tools tab.
This enables you to access your account anywhere because your library will be saved to the clouds.
After downloading and installing it, it is important to register for a free account.
If you install in these versions and try to open it, you will get the error message “ Mendeley Desktop can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.“ *For those on MacOS, please note that Mendeley does not support later versions (from 10.14). Download based on the operating system you use. Mendeley works in three different operating systems namely: Mac, Windows and Linux.
Taking notes and highlighting documents in Mendeley.
Creating bibliographies or reference lists.
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How to use Mendley’s MS Word plugin for citations and creating bibliographies.
How to add files to your Mendeley folders.
This post provides a detailed guide on how to use Mendeley using practical illustrations. Mendeley is one of the reference management softwares that are popular among students, both at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Taking notes digitally on the reading materials, among others.
Changing between different referencing styles automatically.
Creating bibliographies or reference lists automatically.
Inserting in-text citations automatically.
Creating a library of reading materials.
There are many reference management softwares in the market, which make students’ work easier by performing several functions including: