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Word add-ins are integrations built by third parties into Word by using Word JavaScript API and Office Platform capabilities.

Prerequisites

1. Microsoft Word:
- Word on iPad
- Word 2016 or later on Mac
- Word on Mac (Microsoft 365)
- Word 2013 or later on Windows
- Word on Windows (Microsoft 365)
- Word on the web (Microsoft 365)
2. Internet connection

How to side-load this add-in to your Microsoft Word (aka install manually, not through Microsoft Store)

1. Open the Office Add-ins Menu:
In the Home Tab of the Ribbon, select the Add-ins icon/button to open the dropdown. In the dropdown menu, select +More Add-ins

2. Open the My Add-ins menu:
Select My Add-ins tab to view a list of your customized Add-ins. In the top right of the window, select Upload my Add-in. A file browser will open in a new window.

3. Upload the External Source Citation Tool manifest file:
In the file browser, navigate to where you saved and/or unzipped the Add-in folder that you downloaded (C:\Users\[username]\Downloads\enercon-ExternalSourceCitationTool... by default). Locate the manifest file in the root directory (C:\Users\[username]\Downloads\enercon-ExternalSourceCitationTool\manifest.xml by default). Select and open the **manifest file** (named manifest.xml).

How to use the tool

1. Open the tool:
In the Home Tab of the Ribbon, select the Open Tool icon/button to launch the add-in.

3. Fill out the template:
Simply fill out the template and, when ready, click the Insert Citation button. The tool will format the content, add punctuation, and create a new line.

Troubleshooting

If you have problems running the add-in, take these steps.
- Close and restart any open instances of Word.

If you still have problems, send an email to Emily Keenan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and include the following information:
Windows Version:
MS Word Version:
Using the [online MS Word web-app] or [desktop application]? Select one.
A screenshot of the bug/issue:
Your contact information:

For information on running the add-in on Word on the web, see Sideload Office Add-ins to Office on the web.

Copyright

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.txt file for details.

Disclaimer

THIS CODE IS PROVIDED *AS IS* WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

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