Finding Full Text for a Reference

EndNote can attempt to locate full text files on the Web by using data stored in your references. If found, EndNote downloads and attaches the files to the references.

EndNoteĀ uses these resources when searching for full text publications:

  • PubMed
  • Clarivate Links
  • DOI
  • OpenURL

EndNote will try to use all of these methods to optimize the likelihood of finding full text files associated with your bibliographic records.

The Web of Science Core Collection free journal set is checked for all users; subscribers may have increased IP-based access to all resources. In cases where full text PDF files require a subscription, and you or your institution have the appropriate access, EndNote will attempt to authenticate and automatically download the appropriate files. If EndNote cannot find the full text file, it will often be able to attach the URL of the provider's Web page for the article for easier future access.

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Linking a URL to an EndNote Reference

Online Database Searching (Overview)

Opening a Linked File or URL

Removing a Linked File from File Attachments

Saving a Copy of an Attached File

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URLs and Links Preferences