I have been a long-time user of Endnote, most recently version 19, with a large database. I recently installed version 21, and I have to say that after 1/2 hour of use I reverted to version 19. The new interface wastes so much space on the screen, icons are way too large, too much space between references, and many of the simple time-saving interface features in version 19 are either gone or hard to access. Just being able to click on a reference to select it, see the entire formatted reference in a small window at the bottom of the screen, and being able to double click on a reference to quickly open the entire record for editing was great. And for me, the black color on the left panel is not good. There are many options for formatting citations, but almost none for the human interface. If you add in options to change the color and spacing and behavior of the interface I’d reconsider, but until then I’m sticking with version 19.
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I agree with your assessment. The reference panel window is far too large, it makes it difficult to read the reference list panel.
Ideally the size of the reference panel should be flexible so it can be reduced to a tiny area. It is a step backwards. I teach how to use EndNote and this crowded layout makes it very difficult for beginners to see where their references are.
Unfortunately I don’t have a choice about the version I use.
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