How do I install the Mendeley Desktop citation plugin?

You will need to have installed Mendeley Desktop.

Windows:

Mac OSX:

Mendeley will detect which word processor(s) you have installed, so the options available to you may vary.

1. Ensure your word processor is closed before attempting to install the plugin.
2. Open Mendeley Desktop
3. Open the Tools Menu and select the appropriate option.
4. The citation tool installs very quickly and will confirm once it finishes.