Endnote X9 Won't Import Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you struggling to import citations from PubMed into EndNote X9 on your Mac? You're not alone. Many users have reported issues with the process, but don't worry – we've got you covered. In this article, we'll walk you through two methods for importing citations into EndNote X9 on a Mac.

Method #1: The Faster Route

To start, make sure you have EndNote X9 open and your database selected. Then, follow these steps:

1. Go to the PubMed homepage and conduct your search as usual.

2. Once you've got your results, click on the 'Send to' menu at the upper right corner of the page.

3. Select 'Citation manager' from the dropdown list.

If Method #1 doesn't work for you, don't worry – we've got a backup plan! Method #2 is a bit more involved, but it's still relatively straightforward.

Method #2: The Alternate Route

Before you begin, make sure you have EndNote X9 installed on your Mac and that you're signed in to your account. Then, follow these steps:

1. Go to the PubMed homepage and conduct your search as usual.

2. Check the boxes next to the articles you want to download.

3. Click on the ' Clipboard' icon at the upper right corner of the page.

4. Select 'Export citations' from the dropdown list.

Once you've exported your citations, you'll need to import them into EndNote X9. To do this:

1. Open EndNote X9 and select the database you want to import into.

2. Go to 'File' > 'Import' and select 'Reference Manager (RIS)' from the dropdown list.

If you don't see Reference Manager (RIS) in the dropdown, select 'Other Filters' and search for it in the list.

3. Navigate to the location where your RIS file was saved and select it.

4. Click on 'Import' to import your citations into EndNote X9.

That's it! With these two methods, you should be able to successfully import citations from PubMed into EndNote X9 on your Mac.

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