Why do I sometimes get errors in Word when using EndNote?
Answer
If you are working on a Word document and encountering persistent errors such as Word crashing, bibliographies appearing multiple times and/or deleted items reappearing then you may have residual EndNote field codes in your document. Residual field codes can affect your document if you do not delete EndNote citations/references properly (using Edit and Manage Citations > Remove Citation instead of the delete key) when working with Word.
To remove residual EndNote field codes and 'clean up' your Word document, firstly, make a back-up copy of your document for safe-keeping, then:
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In Word, in the EndNote tab, click on Convert Citations and Bibliography > Convert to Unformatted Citations
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Press [Ctrl]+A on the keyboard to highlight everything
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Press [Ctrl]+6 (above the "T" and "Y" key) to remove any additional hidden field codes
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Press [Ctrl]+C to copy the highlighted text
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Open a new document and press [Ctrl]+V to paste
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Now, ensuring that your EndNote library is open, in your new Word document, in the EndNote tab, click on Update Citations and Bibliography
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This will reformat your document in your chosen style.
To ensure residual field codes do not cause problems again in future remember to delete EndNote citations/references properly if you need to (Highlight > Edit and Manage Citations > Remove Citation) instead of using the delete key.
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