Microsoft Word on Library computers.
Hello,
Just wondering why there is no "Insert citation/add bibliography" like tools in Microsoft Word 2010 on library computers. I have this program and it has this function on my computer, and it is very useful for referencing sources, and, in fact, it is probably a good way to reduce plagiarism in the university (reduce accidental plagiarism due to incorrect referencing)
Is there any way this can be put on the computers?
Thanks :)
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Hi,
Thank you for your feedback.
By default all public computers in UQ library are installed with EndNote and refworks as our default referencing software, which in turn disables the referencing function that comes with Microsoft Word.
If you do not see EndNote tab in Microsoft Word, that could due to the EndNote add-in being disabled. When Microsoft Word crashes for any reason, it will automatically disable any add-in it suspects caused the crash. This is why EndNote may not appear on some computers. Unfortunately Microsoft Word does not re-enable the add-ins automatically.
The EndNote tab can be re-enabled manually by any user with the following steps:
1) In Word, click on 'File' and choose 'Options'
2) Select 'Add-Ins' from the left hand side menu
3) At the bottom on the right hand side, there is a drop down box next to 'Manage'. Click on the drop down box and select 'Disabled Items' and then click 'Go'
4) In 'Disabled Items' window, select 'Addin: cite while you write (endnote cwyw.dll)' and click 'Enable'
5) Restart Microsoft Word and you should see EndNote tab restored
Hope this helps to clarify the issue.
Kind regards,
Teik