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Mendeley

A reference manager that allows you to manage, read, share, annotate and cite your research papers

Install Mendeley Word Plugin

To install the MS Word plug in:

When installed the plugin will appear as below on Microsoft Windows:

How to generate Citations with the MS Word and OpenOffice Plug-in (2 minutes)

Choose a citation style

Click View → Citation Styles → More Styles to search for citation styles on Mendeley Desktop. 

Microsoft Office Store Troubleshooting

If you encounter an error when you try to download the Word Add-On, please do the following:

  1. Open a new ticket in ServiceNow.aus.edu or an email to itservicedesk@aus.edu and clearly mention the name of the add-on (e.g. "RefWorks Citation Manager" or "Cite with Mendeley")  in the subject/description.
  2. Give the Operating System details (e.g. Windows or MacOS) and version (e.g. Windows 10/11, Monterey 12.5.1)
  3. Give type of Office installation (where did you get Office: AUS Office 365 plan, personal license, self-installed, etc.)
  4. Clearly describe your issue (e.g. Office store not available, Add-on not showing up, Office store blocked, etc.) preferably with screenshots.
  5. AUS ICT service desk will then get back to you with a solution or workaround.
Subjects: Library Tools