How to Stop Endnote from Abbreviating Author Names?

To do so, in EndNote go to "Edit > Output Styles > Open Style Manager. Select the APA version you are using and click the "Edit" button. Then go to "Ambiguous Citations" under "Citations" and uncheck the "Include author initials or full name in citation" option.

How do I separate author names in EndNote?

From the References menu, click New Reference (CTRL-N) or on the toolbar.
  1. Choose Reference Type, e.g. Book.
  2. Enter the author's name, e.g. Engelberg, Terry then press Enter.
  3. Enter subsequent authors on a separate line.

How do I show the full author name in EndNote?

To display only author last names in the library reference window, change the “Display all authors in the Author field” setting. Go to the EndNote toolbar, select Edit > Preferences > Display Fields then uncheck “Display all authors in the Author field” (see attached image).

Alexander Ross

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