Friday 13 August 2021

Important Update for Write-N-Cite Users

RefWorks launches updates to Write-n-Cite (WnC) on August 17.

This new version,4.6.241 (or higher) for Windows / 4.6.212 (or higher) for Mac, will be available on the Tools page of RefWorks and legacy RefWorks and here.

Please note:

  • Write-N-Cite is for those using Word 2016 and below only
  • For users of Word 2016 and above, RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) should be used
  • Current RCM users can disregard this notification

The new version of Write-N-Cite provides:

  • Additional security enhancements
  • Resolution of command window staying open during update to a new WnC version or uninstall of WnC, for both user-installed versions and IT versions of WnC, used to install WnC institution-wide.
  • Support of new reference types and fields being added to RefWorks in our upcoming monthly release

How Can Users Upgrade:

When users open Write-N-Cite they will be prompted to upgrade. Additionally users will receive an in-app message in RefWorks and in legacy RefWorks announcing this new version is available. Users can download the new version from the Tools page of RefWorks and legacy RefWorks and from here.

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What If a User Doesn’t Upgrade:

Users who do not upgrade now will be able to continue using current versions, but won't have the new features described above. However, starting October 1, older versions will no longer work. We recommend updating to the latest version as soon as it will be available.