Mendeley Reference Manager is the new version of our reference manager that replaced Mendeley Web Library on September 07, 2020. Mendeley Desktop will continue to be available. The new Mendeley Reference...

What is Mendeley Reference Manager?

We know that the ability to work offline is important to many of you and we are working to ensure you can do this seamlessly. However there are some aspects of functionality that are not yet available...

Mendeley Reference Manager: Known issues when working offline

To keep up to date with the development of Mendeley products, choose one of the following links to view a detailed list of all features that were released in each update:Mendeley Reference Manager:Mendeley...

Mendeley Release Notes

In line with recent changes in Mendeley (find out more here), the following changes will be made to the Mendeley API. We will update this page if further changes occur.EndpointChangeNotesGET /disciplinesRemoval...

Mendeley API Changes

Mendeley Reference Manager is our new reference management application, available to download and begin using from here.

We understand, however, that some users may prefer to use the original Mendeley...

Can I still install Mendeley Desktop?

Go to mendeley.com and login.Click on Privacy Center. Click on Profile. Click on Elsevier account, then click on manage your account details. The system will ask you to log back in to your account.Once...

How do I add secondary email to my Mendeley Account?

To run Mendeley Reference Manager on Linux, follow these steps:Download the latest version of Mendeley Reference Manager for Linux from:https://www.mendeley.com/download-reference-manager/linuxMake the...

How do I run Mendeley Reference Manager on Linux?

In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of exporting both PDFs and your annotations from Mendeley Reference Manager. By the end, you'll have the tools needed to easily share your...

How do I export PDF and annotations in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Mendeley supports many citation styles, from the widely used APA and MLA formats to more than 10 variations of the Chicago Manual of Style.Mendeley citation styles, quick citation clipping on catalog pages...

What Citation Styles are available in Mendeley?

You will only be able to sign in to Mendeley Desktop with an institutional (Shibboleth) credential using a connected Mendeley account. Refer to the following steps to connect your institutional (Shibboleth)...

How do I use institutional (Shibboleth) credentials with Mendeley?

When Electron apps like the Mendeley Reference Manager desktop app are displayed via an NVIDIA GPU, they may appear blurred.The fix is:Launch the "NVIDIA Control Panel" app, or equivalentSelect "Manage...

Why is my Mendeley Reference Manager blurry?

Mendeley Reference Manager updates itself in place, which means it needs to be able to overwrite its own program files. If the app is running from a folder it doesn't have permission to write to, the update...

Why won’t my Mendeley Reference Manager update?

HowDrag and drop files – add references by dragging and dropping a PDF into your library, the application will automatically extract the details from the document and create a library entry.Drag and drop...

How can I add new references to my Library in Mendeley Reference Manager?

When viewing a specific group, you can either select all references by checking the master checkbox on the main table row or individually select reference(s).

Once you have selected reference(s) you will...

How do I export my public group references from Mendeley Reference Manager?

We are aware of users encountering issues with the sign-in button not working when clicked.We recommend users who experience this issue to update to the latest available version of Word from their device...

What do I do if the sign-in button does not work?

Here’s a quick start guide for those using the new Mendeley Reference Manager for the first time.

Mendeley Reference Manager: A guide for new users

You can read PDFs when offline after carrying out certain steps, the steps required differ depending on if you are using the desktop application or the web version of Mendeley Reference Manager.Manager...

Can I read my PDFs whilst offline on Mendeley Reference Manager?

Many journals have removed issue and page numbers from the articles. Instead they use article numbering as reference.As a result when you import these articles in your reference manager, such as Mendeley,...

Why is the page number missing or incorrect when I import an article to Mendeley Reference Manager?

 
We’re sorry that you have experienced inconvenience. We try to build quality products and we try to keep major bugs to a minimum.

It would really help us out if you could report the bug to us using...

What can I do if there’s a bug in the software?

 
Follow these steps to add an institutional author instead of an individual author:


	Select the document for which you would like to add an institutional author.
	In the 'Details' tab in the pane on...

How can I add an institution or organization as an author in Mendeley Desktop?

Yes, you can add references to a group from your personal library. There are currently two ways to add a reference to a group in Mendeley Reference Manager:Drag and drop a reference in to a group in the...

Can I add references to a group in Mendeley Reference Manager?

To begin copying a reference, first you will need to right-click on your chosen reference from the library table or within a group. You will be shown a menu that contains two copy options:Copy Formatted...

How do I copy as formatted citation or BibTeX entry?

As of version 2.93 you will be able to review your duplicate references by viewing the 'Duplicates' smart collection, from here you will see duplicated references grouped into sets. You can delete any...

How do I check for duplicates in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Yes, you can use your existing Mendeley Desktop in parallel with Mendeley Reference Manager. When you manually sync in Mendeley Desktop, any changes you have made will automatically update in Mendeley...

Can I still use Mendeley Desktop if I install Mendeley Reference Manager?

Mendeley Reference Manager has been built to provide a seamless experience between the desktop and web versions. This has not always been possible; see below for an overview of the differences:Shortcuts...

What are the differences between Mendeley Reference Manager Desktop and the website versions?

Yes, when you sign in to Mendeley Reference Manager your library, including your highlights and notes, will sync from the cloud.

Can I view my existing highlights and notes in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Mendeley Advisors are our global community of over 5000 Mendeley lovers. The group includes researchers and librarians from over 130 countries. Mendeley Advisors help us get the word out about good reference...

What is a Mendeley Advisor?

Notebook is a new note taking tool from Mendeley Reference Manager. Notebook allows you to keep your notes from multiple PDFs in the same place, and retains links back to the source PDF.

What is Notebook?

We are aware that some users are facing intermittent issues with private groups, this can range from sending new invitations to accepting/joining a new group. Our development team is working on resolving...

Why are private groups not working?

To export your PDF with annotations, select the 'Info' panel and browse to the 'Files' section. By selecting the 3-dot menu on the file pill, click 'Export PDF with annotations'. This will prompt you to...

Can I export my PDF with annotations?

There are currently two ways to add a reference to a collection:


	Drag and drop a reference in to a collection in the left hand navigation panel.
	Select the check box next to the author name to open...

How do I organize my references in to collections in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Yes, you can add references to your personal library from a group. There are currently two ways to add a reference to your personal library from a group in Mendeley Reference Manager:


	Drag and drop...

Can I add references to my personal library from a group in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Yes, we have built a new citation add-in called Mendeley Cite. You can download it from the Microsoft App Source.


Can I cite?

Currently Notebook is only available in your personal library. We're working on an shared Notebook feature, check back for details of when this will be available. Check our release notes page for information...

Why can I not see my Notebook in my Group?

If Mendeley Reference Manager fails to update, please uninstall the application and download the latest version available here: https://www.mendeley.com/download-reference-manager.

Why does Mendeley Reference Manager fail to update?

No, you can sign into Mendeley Reference Manager with your existing account.


Do I need to create a new account  to use Mendeley Reference Manager?

Yes, any documents that you import to your web library via the Mendeley Web Importer will also appear in Mendeley Reference Manager.

Check out the new Mendeley Web Importer on all major browsers.


Can I still use the Web Importer with Mendeley Reference Manager?

Mendeley Reference Manager has introduced our initial version of manage duplicate references in version 2.93, with further development currently in progress.Currently, you can see and remove your duplicates,...

Where is duplication management in Mendeley Reference Manager?

No, when you sign in to Mendeley Reference Manager your existing Mendeley cloud library will sync automatically.

Will I have to create a new library to use Mendeley Reference Manager?

You can add new members to a group in MRM using the groups management tool, this can be done by right clicking on an existing group and selecting the 'Manage Group' option.You can see a full walkthrough...

Can I add new members to a group in Mendeley Reference Manager?

There are currently two ways to favorite a reference in Mendeley Reference Manager:Select the star icon next to the check box.Select the check box next to the author name to open the Action Panel, and...

How do I favorite a reference in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Yes, you can export all of the references in your library in to BibTeX, RIS or Endnote XML format. This export does not currently include your PDFs and annotations; please check back for details of when...

Can I export my references from the Mendeley Reference Manager?

When you open a PDF, click 'Notebook' on the right hand Info panel. Click 'New Page' to create a new notebook page, you can then add highlights from PDFs and add your own comments.You can also access the...

How do I access Notebook?

With Notebook open, click on 'New Page' to create a new notebook page, you can then add highlights from PDFs and add your own comments.

How do I create a new page in Notebook?

The following shortcuts are available on Mendeley Reference Manager.

Desktop Only:


	
		
			Action
			Windows
			Mac
		
	
	
		
			Close Reading tab
			ctrl + w
			cmd + w
		
		
			Navigate to next tab
			ctrl...

What shortcuts are available in Mendeley Reference Manager?

To delete a highlight, left click anywhere within the highlighted text area and click on the 'trash' icon.

How do I delete a highlight in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Click on a highlight and then select Add to Notebook.

How do I add highlights to a page in Notebook?

You can search for references using the search field. Your search results relate to the collection that is currently in view, so if you search while a collection is selected you will see results for references...

How do I search for references in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Yes, you can create as many Notebook pages as you like, just click 'New Page' to create a new page.

Can I create multiple pages in Notebook?

Yes, you can add highlights from as many PDFs as you want to your Notebook. Click on highlight in Notebook to go back to the PDF.

Can I add highlights from more than one PDF to a Notebook page?

You can search for references in a group using the search field, as you would when searching in your personal library. Your search results relate to the group or collection that is currently in view, so...

How can I search for references in a group using Mendeley Reference Manager?

To create a highlight, select the text required and click the highlight icon.


How do I add a highlight in Mendeley Reference Manager?

To export your notebook pages, open the Notebook view and find the Notebook page that you would like to export. Select the 3 dot menu on the top right of the note and click 'Export page as .rft'. This...

Can I export my Notebook pages?

Folders have been renamed 'collections', and sub-folders as 'sub-collections'. You can see all collections in the left-hand pane of the Mendeley Reference Manager library page.


Where are my folders in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Currently this feature is not available. Check our release notes page for information on future releases.

Can I export my annotations in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Yes, you can open multiple PDFs. Your open PDFs will be displayed in the bar below the header. Your open PDF tabs will still be visible when you are in the library view.


Can I work on multiple PDFs at the same time?

HowSelect a personal collection.Select the check box next to reference(s) to open the Action Panel.Select Organize, then select 'Remove from Collection'.

How do I remove a reference from a collection?

Yes, you can export your Notebook page. To export, click on the 3 dot icon on the top right of the Notebook page you wish to export, and select 'Export page as .rtf'.

Can I export my Notebook page?

This is currently not possible, but will be implemented in a future release. Check our release notes page for information on future releases.


Can I cancel my import while it's uploading in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Yes, you will be able to create new annotations to PDFs stored in Mendeley Reference Manager groups. Annotations made by other group members will be visible, but you will not be able to edit or delete...

Will I be able to create new annotations in Mendeley Reference Manager groups?

Click on the 'sticky note' icon, then click on the 'trash' icon to delete the sticky note.

How do I delete a sticky note in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Yes, you can edit the content of your notes and delete notes and highlights. The original content of your notes will be displayed, but you cannot currently change the color. We are working to add this;...

Can I edit my sticky notes?

To restore a reference, select the 'Trash' collection to view your trashed reference(s), then select the check box next to reference(s) you want to restore. This will open the Action Panel at the bottom...

How do I restore a reference?

Yes, any previous annotations that you made to the references in Mendeley groups will be available in Mendeley Reference Manager.

Will my previously shared annotations be available in my Mendeley Reference Manager groups?

You can use the Mendeley Reference Manager BETA version to become an important part of our development process. You will be able to preview new features and functionality two weeks before everyone else...

What are the differences between Stable and BETA and how do I switch?

Yes, you can recommend a reference to other group members by selecting the flag icon next to the check box. This flag will also appear for the other members in the group.

Can I recommend references to other group members using Mendeley Reference Manager?

To create a sticky note, right click where you wish to place it, click on the sticky note icon, then add your note in the text box that appears. Click anywhere outside of the box to save your sticky n...

How do I create a sticky note in Mendeley Reference Manager?

Pages in Notebook are sorted by how recently they were updated.

How are my Notebook pages ordered?

Yes, all your general notes are available to be read in Mendeley Reference Manager. The general notes can be found at the top of the annotations tab of the reference's info panel.

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